Radio Brews News is proudly presented byCryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

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Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Sam is a straight shooter and we chat about his move from the wine industry to creating a contract brand and growing it to opening their own brewery. We hear a little about about their philosophy and approach to brewing, what they have learned about running a business from running a business and how, while they were anticipating potential legal issues about Jedi Juice, they were a little blind sided by their run in with ABAC.

Enjoy the conversation.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Sam is a straight shooter and we chat about his move from the wine industry to creating a contract brand and growing it to opening their own brewery. We hear a little about about their philosophy and approach to brewing, what they have learned about running a business from running a business and how, while they were anticipating potential legal issues about Jedi Juice, they were a little blind sided by their run in with ABAC.

Enjoy the conversation.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>39:59nobeer,craft,brewery,micro,brewing118fullBrews News Live: Pete Brown - BrewCon19Mon, 09 Sep 2019 08:00:00 +0000This is the first of our special editions of Radio Brews Brews recorded live at BrewCon 19.

Our coverage of BrewCon19 was made possible by Bintani, who are not only providing brewers with the finest ingredients, they gave us the opportunity to bring you the finest guests live.

We were grateful to the IBA that they engaged with us as their official media partner and we had a studio to record some great chats that you will get to enjoy over coming weeks.

Anyone who thinks and reads about beer should know Pete Brown. He’s been named British Beer Writer of the Year multiple times, as well as publishing books on beer, beer culture and beer history including Man Walks into a Pub, Three Sheets to the Wine and Hops and Glory.

Pete gave the keynote presentation at BrewCon and gave his audience plenty to think about. If you’re an IBA member, you will have access to his presentation in coming weeks and it is a good reason to join if you’re not.

We pick up on a couple of the themes he raised in his keynote, as well as discuss the constant change and evolution that is taking place in the beer market while noting that in some ways that the more things change, the more of a recurring pattern we see.

]]>This is the first of our special editions of Radio Brews Brews recorded live at BrewCon 19.

Our coverage of BrewCon19 was made possible by Bintani, who are not only providing brewers with the finest ingredients, they gave us the opportunity to bring you the finest guests live.

We were grateful to the IBA that they engaged with us as their official media partner and we had a studio to record some great chats that you will get to enjoy over coming weeks.

Anyone who thinks and reads about beer should know Pete Brown. He’s been named British Beer Writer of the Year multiple times, as well as publishing books on beer, beer culture and beer history including Man Walks into a Pub, Three Sheets to the Wine and Hops and Glory.

Pete gave the keynote presentation at BrewCon and gave his audience plenty to think about. If you’re an IBA member, you will have access to his presentation in coming weeks and it is a good reason to join if you’re not.

We pick up on a couple of the themes he raised in his keynote, as well as discuss the constant change and evolution that is taking place in the beer market while noting that in some ways that the more things change, the more of a recurring pattern we see.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>45:49nonews,beer,craft,brewery,micro,brewing,brewcon235fullBeer is a Conversation: Mike BennieTue, 03 Sep 2019 09:44:09 +0000This week we chat with Mike Bennie, a drinks writer and one of the Founders of the Drink Easy Awards. The Drink Easy Awards promises beers will be judged, not against style, but in an egalitarian system aimed at elevating collections of drinks that represent not only the notion of high quality but the development and creativity found within their community. Topher Boehm even wrote in to say that this was not just another drinks awards. He said the awards were born out of frustration of style based competitions where more creative drinks can sometimes miss out. Hope you enjoy Matt's chat with Mike Bennie.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>This week we chat with Mike Bennie, a drinks writer and one of the Founders of the Drink Easy Awards. The Drink Easy Awards promises beers will be judged, not against style, but in an egalitarian system aimed at elevating collections of drinks that represent not only the notion of high quality but the development and creativity found within their community. Topher Boehm even wrote in to say that this was not just another drinks awards. He said the awards were born out of frustration of style based competitions where more creative drinks can sometimes miss out. Hope you enjoy Matt's chat with Mike Bennie.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>36:53nobeer,awards,craft,competition,micro,brewing117fullBrews News Week: Beer Guts Are BullFri, 30 Aug 2019 03:01:48 +0000As millennials shun beer because of its carbs, Pete and Matt discuss the origins of the beer gut. And of course the big news stories of the week:

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>51:40nobeer,health,craft,tourism,brewery,micro,brewing234fullBeer is a Conversation: Jamie CookTue, 27 Aug 2019 08:56:59 +0000Beer is a Conversation is our weekly sit down with some of the people who make the beer industry the interesting and dynamic industry it is and through these conversations we dig a little deeper into the stories behind the business of beer and brewing.

And this week’s conversation is a deeper dive on steroids as we chat with Stone & Wood’s Jamie Cook. Jamie is no stranger to Radio Brews News, if just as the namesake for the Cook limit. But more importantly he has been a frequent guest through his roles as a founder of Stone & Wood, and of the Craft Beer Industry Association and now Chair of the Independent Brewers Association board. For all of those conversations, we haven’t talked much about Jamie himself.

Last week Jamie turned sixty and this week he has issued a statement saying that many years ago he made a promise to himself that he would use that milestone to reset his priorities to give more time to himself, his family and adventure whilst winding back from a day to day working life. As such he has announced that he will be stepping back from his role as CEO of Fermentum - the overarching business behind Stone & Wood - retiring to the role of Chair of the Fermentum Board in December this year.

Jamie has had a long history in the brewing industry, and his career has spanned some of the most interesting periods of Australian brewing...before he even co-founded Stone & Wood. If you are fascinated by brewing history and the evolution of the current craft beer revival, or if you are a student of the business of brewing, this is a fascinating conversation with one of the giants of the Australian industry.

Enjoy the conversation.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>Beer is a Conversation is our weekly sit down with some of the people who make the beer industry the interesting and dynamic industry it is and through these conversations we dig a little deeper into the stories behind the business of beer and brewing.

And this week’s conversation is a deeper dive on steroids as we chat with Stone & Wood’s Jamie Cook. Jamie is no stranger to Radio Brews News, if just as the namesake for the Cook limit. But more importantly he has been a frequent guest through his roles as a founder of Stone & Wood, and of the Craft Beer Industry Association and now Chair of the Independent Brewers Association board. For all of those conversations, we haven’t talked much about Jamie himself.

Last week Jamie turned sixty and this week he has issued a statement saying that many years ago he made a promise to himself that he would use that milestone to reset his priorities to give more time to himself, his family and adventure whilst winding back from a day to day working life. As such he has announced that he will be stepping back from his role as CEO of Fermentum - the overarching business behind Stone & Wood - retiring to the role of Chair of the Fermentum Board in December this year.

Jamie has had a long history in the brewing industry, and his career has spanned some of the most interesting periods of Australian brewing...before he even co-founded Stone & Wood. If you are fascinated by brewing history and the evolution of the current craft beer revival, or if you are a student of the business of brewing, this is a fascinating conversation with one of the giants of the Australian industry.

Enjoy the conversation.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>01:12:48nobeer,craft,brewery,micro,brewing116fullBrews News Week: The digger you deep Thu, 22 Aug 2019 07:53:12 +0000Details emerge around the sale of Green Beacon as Matt and Pete discuss the brews news of the week.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Well, it’s Australian craft brewing’s longest running rumour finally proved true today when Brisbane’s Green Beacon announced the full sale of the business to Asahi.

There will be a million views on the sale, but we decided to go straight to co-founder Adrian Slaughter and get his story on the rumours, the sale and the future of Green Beacon.

As you would expect there is a lot of “nothing will change and this is good for the business” but I try to dig a little deeper into that and there is a lot more besides platitudes in this chat.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>Thanks to our Malt Mates at Cryer Malt, welcome to a special breaking news edition of Beer is a Conversation.

Well, it’s Australian craft brewing’s longest running rumour finally proved true today when Brisbane’s Green Beacon announced the full sale of the business to Asahi.

There will be a million views on the sale, but we decided to go straight to co-founder Adrian Slaughter and get his story on the rumours, the sale and the future of Green Beacon.

As you would expect there is a lot of “nothing will change and this is good for the business” but I try to dig a little deeper into that and there is a lot more besides platitudes in this chat.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>42:37nofullBeer is a Conversation: Rhys Lopez and Dylan HunterTue, 20 Aug 2019 07:54:26 +0000Thanks to Bintani this is a special edition of Radio Brews News, live from the West Australian Brewers Association Craft Brewers Conference.

Today we have two conversations. Firstly Rhys Lopez, Head Brewer from Otherside Brewing and then Dylan Hunter from Cheeky Monkey. Both are brewers who, on their way to other places, fell into craft beer and then into brewing. Rhys was a young journalism student who 14 years ago was saved from taking a part time job as a supermarket night filler by a friend who instead got him a job as a glassy at Little Creatures and changed his life forever.

Then we have Cheeky Monkey's Dylan Hunter who started working in wine packaging before discovering home brewing and moving to the packaging line at Gage Roads, which saw him move into brewing. Enjoy the conversations.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>Thanks to Bintani this is a special edition of Radio Brews News, live from the West Australian Brewers Association Craft Brewers Conference.

Today we have two conversations. Firstly Rhys Lopez, Head Brewer from Otherside Brewing and then Dylan Hunter from Cheeky Monkey. Both are brewers who, on their way to other places, fell into craft beer and then into brewing. Rhys was a young journalism student who 14 years ago was saved from taking a part time job as a supermarket night filler by a friend who instead got him a job as a glassy at Little Creatures and changed his life forever.

Then we have Cheeky Monkey's Dylan Hunter who started working in wine packaging before discovering home brewing and moving to the packaging line at Gage Roads, which saw him move into brewing. Enjoy the conversations.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>45:59nobeer,craft,brewery,micro,brewing115fullBrews News Week: Showbags and SeltzersFri, 16 Aug 2019 01:51:15 +0000Matt and Pete are running Craft Beer Ally at the Brisbane Ekka this week and stopped to chat about the news of the week.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Imagine being a beer lover - and the brother of the owner of one of the best beer pubs in the country - and then finding out that you can’t drink beer.

That was the predicament that Richard found himself in, but as they say - when life gives you lemons you make lemonade...or in his case he went and found some ancient grains and made beer that he could drink...and others would want to even if they had the choice of drinking beer with gluten or not.

It’s a great chat about how a life circumstance can create new challenges and interesting opportunities. Enjoy the conversation.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Imagine being a beer lover - and the brother of the owner of one of the best beer pubs in the country - and then finding out that you can’t drink beer.

That was the predicament that Richard found himself in, but as they say - when life gives you lemons you make lemonade...or in his case he went and found some ancient grains and made beer that he could drink...and others would want to even if they had the choice of drinking beer with gluten or not.

It’s a great chat about how a life circumstance can create new challenges and interesting opportunities. Enjoy the conversation.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>48:37nofree,beer,craft,brewery,micro,gluten,brewing114fullBrews News Week: Chuck Norris ApprovedThu, 08 Aug 2019 13:52:13 +0000Pete joins Matt up in Brissie ahead of the EKKA and to discuss the news of the week. This episode also features bonus chats with Stephen Beaumont on why we should stop following trends from the USA and Paul Holgate on equity crowd funding.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>Pete joins Matt up in Brissie ahead of the EKKA and to discuss the news of the week. This episode also features bonus chats with Stephen Beaumont on why we should stop following trends from the USA and Paul Holgate on equity crowd funding.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>01:09:15nobeer,craft,micro,brewing231fullBeer is a Conversation: Jayne Lewis - Dry July updateTue, 06 Aug 2019 08:00:00 +0000The month of July, traditionally a quieter time for brewers as sales slow and the opportunity arises for brewers to update equipment, prepare brew schedules for summer stocks and to take some well-earned R & R. for veteran (but still young and sprightly) brewer Jayne Lewis, July was a time to take a step back, to take stock and to reflect.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>The month of July, traditionally a quieter time for brewers as sales slow and the opportunity arises for brewers to update equipment, prepare brew schedules for summer stocks and to take some well-earned R & R. for veteran (but still young and sprightly) brewer Jayne Lewis, July was a time to take a step back, to take stock and to reflect.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>57:26nobeer,craft,brewery,micro,brewing230fullBeer is a Conversation: Jaz and Grant WearinTue, 30 Jul 2019 09:44:17 +0000This week we catch up with Jaz and Grant Wearin from Modus Operandi. We caught up with Grant around 12 months ago after Modus was named Champion Large Brewery at the Indies and we had a wide ranging chat about that award, beer quality and date coding.

This conversation was recorded last week as the pair were gearing up for their fifth birthday celebrations and I was interested in hearing from the couple about the realities of running a family brewery. When I last spoke with Grant, the pair were expecting their first child and I was interested to hear how, with baby Arch about to celebrate his first birthday, they are managing the demands of an expanding brewery and finding balance in an industry - often with unsocial hours - with their expanding family.

As happens in a dynamic business, the interview was cut short and when we reconvened a few days later Jaz had been struck down with the flu, but the second half of the conversation features Grant discussing the special celebration beers the brewery is releasing to mark its fifth anniversary, as well as a beer launched for IPA Day next week. We discuss the challenges the breweries face is building a core range while acknowledging the importance of regular releases and seasonals and how they manage these one-offs while maintaining quality.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>This week we catch up with Jaz and Grant Wearin from Modus Operandi. We caught up with Grant around 12 months ago after Modus was named Champion Large Brewery at the Indies and we had a wide ranging chat about that award, beer quality and date coding.

This conversation was recorded last week as the pair were gearing up for their fifth birthday celebrations and I was interested in hearing from the couple about the realities of running a family brewery. When I last spoke with Grant, the pair were expecting their first child and I was interested to hear how, with baby Arch about to celebrate his first birthday, they are managing the demands of an expanding brewery and finding balance in an industry - often with unsocial hours - with their expanding family.

As happens in a dynamic business, the interview was cut short and when we reconvened a few days later Jaz had been struck down with the flu, but the second half of the conversation features Grant discussing the special celebration beers the brewery is releasing to mark its fifth anniversary, as well as a beer launched for IPA Day next week. We discuss the challenges the breweries face is building a core range while acknowledging the importance of regular releases and seasonals and how they manage these one-offs while maintaining quality.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>51:45cleanbeer,craft,brewery,micro,brewing112fullBrews News Week: Farewell Belgium Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:35:38 +0000Matt and Pete take a dive into the biggest beer news story for quite some time - the sale of CUB, as well as some breaking local stories.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>01:00:24nobeer,business,craft,brewery,micro,brewing229fullBeer is a Conversation: Mazen HajjarTue, 23 Jul 2019 10:36:19 +0000When news broke that CUB has been purchased by Asahi for $16 Billion the comments and questions came thick and fast. Some things were clear, if the sale went ahead Asahi would become the worlds third largest brewing company. What was not so clear was the fate of the various company layers within the CUB network. Questions and opinions soon began circulating as to the future of CUB's craft brands like 4 Pines and Pirate Life as well as online services such as Booze Bud and Rate Beer.

We turn to Mazen Hajjar, co founder of Hawkers Beer, who is very forthright in his opinions on all things business. He shares what the sale might mean for the Australian beer landscape as well as his views on tap contracts, anti competitive behaviour and the role of the IBA and ACCC.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>When news broke that CUB has been purchased by Asahi for $16 Billion the comments and questions came thick and fast. Some things were clear, if the sale went ahead Asahi would become the worlds third largest brewing company. What was not so clear was the fate of the various company layers within the CUB network. Questions and opinions soon began circulating as to the future of CUB's craft brands like 4 Pines and Pirate Life as well as online services such as Booze Bud and Rate Beer.

We turn to Mazen Hajjar, co founder of Hawkers Beer, who is very forthright in his opinions on all things business. He shares what the sale might mean for the Australian beer landscape as well as his views on tap contracts, anti competitive behaviour and the role of the IBA and ACCC.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

This conversation had been booked for some weeks but happened to be recorded the day before the news come out about ABAC’s Jedi Juice ruling so we weren't able to canvas that specifically. We did discuss the ABAC code generally, its aims and objectives, and also the criticism it has faced from both sides of the industry.

It’s an interesting conversation about an important topic that is very timely for the whole industry, but especially for smaller and independent brewers.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

This conversation had been booked for some weeks but happened to be recorded the day before the news come out about ABAC’s Jedi Juice ruling so we weren't able to canvas that specifically. We did discuss the ABAC code generally, its aims and objectives, and also the criticism it has faced from both sides of the industry.

It’s an interesting conversation about an important topic that is very timely for the whole industry, but especially for smaller and independent brewers.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>55:29nobeer,alcohol,craft,brewery,micro,brewing,regulation110fullBrews News Live: Jayne Lewis at West Australian Brewers Association Craft Brewers ConferenceFri, 12 Jul 2019 08:00:00 +0000Thanks to Bintani this is a special edition of Radio Brews News, live from the West Australian Brewers Association Craft Brewers Conference.

Two Birds co-founder, Jayne Lewis, opened the conference with her keynote. Jayne eschewed the usual keynote update and platitudes by addressing some of the important issues the industry has been tackling and she address them head on, but in a very supportive way.

We didn’t initially plan to podcast the keynote, but it was a message that we think everyone should hear.

Matt followed up with Jayne after for a bit more of a chat about what she said and why it was important right now.

We thank Bintani for working with us to provide you with the best industry event coverage – let them work for you by providing the best ingredient for your beer.

]]>Thanks to Bintani this is a special edition of Radio Brews News, live from the West Australian Brewers Association Craft Brewers Conference.

Two Birds co-founder, Jayne Lewis, opened the conference with her keynote. Jayne eschewed the usual keynote update and platitudes by addressing some of the important issues the industry has been tackling and she address them head on, but in a very supportive way.

We didn’t initially plan to podcast the keynote, but it was a message that we think everyone should hear.

Matt followed up with Jayne after for a bit more of a chat about what she said and why it was important right now.

We thank Bintani for working with us to provide you with the best industry event coverage – let them work for you by providing the best ingredient for your beer.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Whilst it sounds like the opening to a convoluted Hollywood movie plot, it is, in fact, the story of Shaya Rubenstein from Urban Alley Brewing.

The business itself began life as Collins St Brewing when Shaya’s friend Ze’ev Meltzer conceived a plan to open an inner city brewhouse. The difficulties that presented led to a Plan B where the business contract brewed core beers to enter the market and establish the brand while a suitable site could be sourced close to the city.

The Harbour Town Hotel became that site, a large scale pub on the outer reaches of the Docklands precinct to the north west of the city. A chunk of the existing restaurant area was given over to the brewhouse and Pete says that a better example of ‘Brewhouse Tetris’ would be hard to find as every square foot of space has been judiciously utilised even to the point that the low-point of the floor and the high point of the ceiling was the only place to stand tanks before shuffling them into place. The grain mill is located in a loading bay some 50 metres’ walk away next door and linked to the brewery by an auger which snakes its way through the delivery and back-of-house alleys.

In this conversation Shaya is keen to share some of the philosophy behind the brand and the choice of beers as well as the strong focus on sustainability that they have planned. He also takes care to correct some of the misinformation reported around these practices (some of which are in the planning stages but not yet implemented) and gives listeners some inside goss on upcoming partnerships to further ensure a smaller environmental footprint.

Shaya is a most interesting character with a rich and diverse background, all of which has led him to his current role. He shares some forthright views and opinions on the brewing scene and is sure to get the conversation started.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>A Baltimore-born, Brooklyn raised, Israeli soldier/homebrewer marries and settles in Melbourne and finds himself the Head Brewer in his friend’s business venture – a revamped Docklands pub tucked quite literally beneath the Melbourne Star Ferris wheel.

Whilst it sounds like the opening to a convoluted Hollywood movie plot, it is, in fact, the story of Shaya Rubenstein from Urban Alley Brewing.

The business itself began life as Collins St Brewing when Shaya’s friend Ze’ev Meltzer conceived a plan to open an inner city brewhouse. The difficulties that presented led to a Plan B where the business contract brewed core beers to enter the market and establish the brand while a suitable site could be sourced close to the city.

The Harbour Town Hotel became that site, a large scale pub on the outer reaches of the Docklands precinct to the north west of the city. A chunk of the existing restaurant area was given over to the brewhouse and Pete says that a better example of ‘Brewhouse Tetris’ would be hard to find as every square foot of space has been judiciously utilised even to the point that the low-point of the floor and the high point of the ceiling was the only place to stand tanks before shuffling them into place. The grain mill is located in a loading bay some 50 metres’ walk away next door and linked to the brewery by an auger which snakes its way through the delivery and back-of-house alleys.

In this conversation Shaya is keen to share some of the philosophy behind the brand and the choice of beers as well as the strong focus on sustainability that they have planned. He also takes care to correct some of the misinformation reported around these practices (some of which are in the planning stages but not yet implemented) and gives listeners some inside goss on upcoming partnerships to further ensure a smaller environmental footprint.

Shaya is a most interesting character with a rich and diverse background, all of which has led him to his current role. He shares some forthright views and opinions on the brewing scene and is sure to get the conversation started.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>01:05:43nobeer,craft,brewery,micro,brewing226fullBeer is a Conversation: John Hoedemaker and Aaron HearyTue, 02 Jul 2019 08:00:00 +0000This week on Beer is a Conversation we visit Gage Roads Brewing and meet co-founder John Hoedemaker and Chief Strategy Officer Aaron Heary.

As a publicly listed brewery, we probably know more about Gage’s business than almost any other brewery but at the same time John and Aaron keep a low profile personally and we have long wanted to talk to them to hear the Gage story of its evolution.

Gage Roads has been brewing for 15 years and it is a unique brewery in the Australia landscape. Its journey has been unlike any other and has included launching, publicly listing, struggling, partnering with Woolworths, buying back from Woolworths, and relaunching seemingly stronger than ever.

Enjoy the conversation.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>This week on Beer is a Conversation we visit Gage Roads Brewing and meet co-founder John Hoedemaker and Chief Strategy Officer Aaron Heary.

As a publicly listed brewery, we probably know more about Gage’s business than almost any other brewery but at the same time John and Aaron keep a low profile personally and we have long wanted to talk to them to hear the Gage story of its evolution.

Gage Roads has been brewing for 15 years and it is a unique brewery in the Australia landscape. Its journey has been unlike any other and has included launching, publicly listing, struggling, partnering with Woolworths, buying back from Woolworths, and relaunching seemingly stronger than ever.

Enjoy the conversation.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

We wanted to dig a little bit deeper into all things malt and learn the reasons behind the creation of Signature malt and why this year was such a good year for Tasmanian malting barley.

A product such as Signature Malt has implications right along the supply chain from the farmer, to the maltster, the brewer and also to the communities that support these businesses and we wanted to find out more about all of these elements.

This is sponsored content produced in partnership with Bintani but, as with anything that we produce under our name, we think its good content and were pleased to help tell the story.

]]>Bintani has launched the 2019 vintage of its premium Signature Malt produced with Joe White Maltings.

We wanted to dig a little bit deeper into all things malt and learn the reasons behind the creation of Signature malt and why this year was such a good year for Tasmanian malting barley.

A product such as Signature Malt has implications right along the supply chain from the farmer, to the maltster, the brewer and also to the communities that support these businesses and we wanted to find out more about all of these elements.

This is sponsored content produced in partnership with Bintani but, as with anything that we produce under our name, we think its good content and were pleased to help tell the story.

]]>31:31nofullBrews News Week: Good For Your FitnessThu, 27 Jun 2019 08:00:00 +0000Today we learn that listening to Brews News Week is great for your fitness. So jog along as Matt and Pete discuss the news of the week.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>51:45nobeer,craft,brewery,micro,brewing225fullBrews News Live from GABS: Grum, Pia Poynton and Eddie StillTue, 25 Jun 2019 08:11:38 +0000This is a special edition of Brews News, live from GABS in Melbourne.

Thanks to Bintani, Brews News was able to take our mobile studio to GABS and capture some great discussions with a wide range of people in the beer industry.

Today we have a couple of shorter interviews with some of the unsung members of the brewing industry. People who generally let their beers do the talking and are quite reluctant in front of a microphone.

First we have Grum from Exit Brewing. We weren’t able to tease Grum’s real name out of him but we were able to learn the background to Exit Brewing, his approach to brewing and his reaction to picking up a couple of gold medals at the Australian International Beer Awards the night before. We also get his thoughts on why brewing is so attractive to refugees from the IT industry.

We also then got to chat with Pia Poynton and Eddie Still from Nowhereman Brewing Co. Pia talks us through the story of Nowhereman while Eddie very reluctantly takes the mic and takes us through the process of making his first gold medal winning beer and a little bit about him and his background in brewing.

]]>This is a special edition of Brews News, live from GABS in Melbourne.

Thanks to Bintani, Brews News was able to take our mobile studio to GABS and capture some great discussions with a wide range of people in the beer industry.

Today we have a couple of shorter interviews with some of the unsung members of the brewing industry. People who generally let their beers do the talking and are quite reluctant in front of a microphone.

First we have Grum from Exit Brewing. We weren’t able to tease Grum’s real name out of him but we were able to learn the background to Exit Brewing, his approach to brewing and his reaction to picking up a couple of gold medals at the Australian International Beer Awards the night before. We also get his thoughts on why brewing is so attractive to refugees from the IT industry.

We also then got to chat with Pia Poynton and Eddie Still from Nowhereman Brewing Co. Pia talks us through the story of Nowhereman while Eddie very reluctantly takes the mic and takes us through the process of making his first gold medal winning beer and a little bit about him and his background in brewing.

]]>39:27nobeer,craft,brewery,micro,brewingfullBrews News Live from GABS: Sam Fuss, Justin Fox and Ash Hazel Thu, 20 Jun 2019 08:14:40 +0000This is a special edition of Brews News, live from GABS in Melbourne.

Thanks to Bintani, Brews News was able to take our mobile studio to GABS and capture some great discussions with a wide range of people in the beer industry.

GABS offered a great opportunity to be more candid with our guests and discuss a wide range of issues affecting the brewing industry.

Today we have a series of shorter interviews, firstly Sam Fuss from Philter Brewing, who talks about her career, making the AIBA trophy winning beer for the awards night this year, what it meant to win the gypsy brewer trophy last year and also her possibly disappointing results this year on the back of that. We discuss the name gypsy brewer and its appropriateness as a label in this day and age and Sam also announces that she’s just put a deposit on her very own stainless steel so she won’t be fitting that description much longer.

We also manage to catch up with Justin Fox and Ash Hazel, the former and current head brewers at Colonial Brewing. We hear of Colonials current expansion and whether the new brewer ever calls upon the advice and experience of the old brewer. We learn about the breweries relationship with Colonial Leisure Group and what advantages if any accrue to business with it’s own pubs. This chat was recorded the day after the news that former Prime Minister Bob Hawke died and we get Justin’s reaction to that news given he created the beer brewed in Bob Hawke’s name and got the know the former PM quite well.

]]>This is a special edition of Brews News, live from GABS in Melbourne.

Thanks to Bintani, Brews News was able to take our mobile studio to GABS and capture some great discussions with a wide range of people in the beer industry.

GABS offered a great opportunity to be more candid with our guests and discuss a wide range of issues affecting the brewing industry.

Today we have a series of shorter interviews, firstly Sam Fuss from Philter Brewing, who talks about her career, making the AIBA trophy winning beer for the awards night this year, what it meant to win the gypsy brewer trophy last year and also her possibly disappointing results this year on the back of that. We discuss the name gypsy brewer and its appropriateness as a label in this day and age and Sam also announces that she’s just put a deposit on her very own stainless steel so she won’t be fitting that description much longer.

We also manage to catch up with Justin Fox and Ash Hazel, the former and current head brewers at Colonial Brewing. We hear of Colonials current expansion and whether the new brewer ever calls upon the advice and experience of the old brewer. We learn about the breweries relationship with Colonial Leisure Group and what advantages if any accrue to business with it’s own pubs. This chat was recorded the day after the news that former Prime Minister Bob Hawke died and we get Justin’s reaction to that news given he created the beer brewed in Bob Hawke’s name and got the know the former PM quite well.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>01:02:08nobeer,marketing,craft,micro,brewing224fullBrews News Live from GABS: Brendan Varis and Richard WatkinsTue, 18 Jun 2019 08:00:00 +0000This is a special edition of Brews News, live from GABS in Melbourne.

Thanks to Bintani, Brews News was able to take our mobile studio to GABS and capture some great discussions with a wide range of people in the beer industry.

GABS offered a great opportunity to be more candid with our guests and discuss a wide range of issues affecting the brewing industry.

Today’s guests are very senior members of the craft brewing industry, and very forthright. Feral Brewing Founder Brendan Varis and Richard Watkins Co-Founder of BentSpoke Brewing.

]]>33:57nobeer,craft,brewery,micro,brewingfullBrews News Live From GABS: Andrew Higginbotham and Lincoln KellyThu, 13 Jun 2019 10:00:00 +0000This is a special edition of Brews News, live from GABS in Melbourne.

Thanks to Bintani, Brews News was able to take our mobile studio to GABS and capture some great discussions with a wide range of people in the beer industry.

In just a few weeks changes will come into force that will see brewers able to use much smaller keg sizes without an excise penalty. There has been much discussion about what that means for brewers and how many will be taking up the opportunity.

I sat down with two people who I thought would have a handle on all things kegs, Andrew Higginbotham, General Manager Australia New Zealand for Kegstar Kegs and Lincoln Kelly, General Manager Keg Services.

We look at the changes that will take place and what brewers have been asking them, what they predict will change and how they are gearing up to cater to their projections.

If you think what goes in a keg is interesting, this will show you that the business of stainless is worth some attention too.

]]>This is a special edition of Brews News, live from GABS in Melbourne.

Thanks to Bintani, Brews News was able to take our mobile studio to GABS and capture some great discussions with a wide range of people in the beer industry.

In just a few weeks changes will come into force that will see brewers able to use much smaller keg sizes without an excise penalty. There has been much discussion about what that means for brewers and how many will be taking up the opportunity.

I sat down with two people who I thought would have a handle on all things kegs, Andrew Higginbotham, General Manager Australia New Zealand for Kegstar Kegs and Lincoln Kelly, General Manager Keg Services.

We look at the changes that will take place and what brewers have been asking them, what they predict will change and how they are gearing up to cater to their projections.

If you think what goes in a keg is interesting, this will show you that the business of stainless is worth some attention too.

]]>26:06nobeer,craft,brewery,micro,brewing,kegsfullBrews News Week: It's just not FAREThu, 13 Jun 2019 08:34:04 +0000A fun chat this week as Pete and Matt debate whether a stamp collection counts if it has not been "licked and sticked" as well as the big news stories of the week:

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>46:23nobeer,marketing,craft,micro,brewing,packaging,brewry223fullBrews News Live from GABS: Phil & Dale MeddingsWed, 12 Jun 2019 11:32:47 +0000This is a special edition of Brews News, live from GABS in Melbourne.

Thanks to Bintani, Brews News was able to take our mobile studio to GABS and capture some great discussions with a wide range of people in the beer industry.

We do a lot of conversations, but there’s something about having a live studio at GABS that just saw the guests relax and talk in a way that they don’t always do when a microphone is in front of them. As a result we will be serving you up some terrific bonus content over the next few weeks that will offer some interesting and forthright observations.

In this episode we kick off with a conversation with Phil and Dale Meddings from Bintani. A lot has happened with Bintani over the last twelve months, from the partial sale of their business to their US counterpart Rahr Corporation. This led to the end of their agreement with Yakima Chief Hops that in turn led to a lawsuit in the US relating to the termination of that contract.

We discuss the events of the last year, what it means for the business and their plans for the future, as well as learn a little more about how Bintani came to be.

It’s a forthright chat with two genuine gentlemen of the beer game and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

]]>This is a special edition of Brews News, live from GABS in Melbourne.

Thanks to Bintani, Brews News was able to take our mobile studio to GABS and capture some great discussions with a wide range of people in the beer industry.

We do a lot of conversations, but there’s something about having a live studio at GABS that just saw the guests relax and talk in a way that they don’t always do when a microphone is in front of them. As a result we will be serving you up some terrific bonus content over the next few weeks that will offer some interesting and forthright observations.

In this episode we kick off with a conversation with Phil and Dale Meddings from Bintani. A lot has happened with Bintani over the last twelve months, from the partial sale of their business to their US counterpart Rahr Corporation. This led to the end of their agreement with Yakima Chief Hops that in turn led to a lawsuit in the US relating to the termination of that contract.

We discuss the events of the last year, what it means for the business and their plans for the future, as well as learn a little more about how Bintani came to be.

It’s a forthright chat with two genuine gentlemen of the beer game and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

]]>35:22nobeer,craft,micro,brewing,hops,maltfullBeer is a Conversation: Dr Glen Fox Wed, 12 Jun 2019 01:47:00 +0000This week we meet Dr Glen Fox, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation at the University of Queensland.

We often overlook what we have in our own backyard and Dr Fox is a great example. While we have regularly had international experts on the podcast, I was unaware of the research that was going on here in Australia until I met Glen at a function recently.

Dr Fox has just been named Charlie Bamforth’s successor as Anheuser-Busch Endowed Professor of Malting and Brewing Sciences at University of California, Davis.

Today we meet Glen and learn about his research in the ingredients side of the industry and what his role will be at UC Davis. Along the way we also get a little tease into some research being done into Australian plants that may be able to assume the role of hops in brewing, learn that Toowoomba once had a hop industry of sorts, the concern about the effect climate change will have on barley and brewing and also that from 2020 the University of Queensland will be including brewing training in its food science degree.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>This week we meet Dr Glen Fox, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Nutrition and Food Sciences, Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation at the University of Queensland.

We often overlook what we have in our own backyard and Dr Fox is a great example. While we have regularly had international experts on the podcast, I was unaware of the research that was going on here in Australia until I met Glen at a function recently.

Dr Fox has just been named Charlie Bamforth’s successor as Anheuser-Busch Endowed Professor of Malting and Brewing Sciences at University of California, Davis.

Today we meet Glen and learn about his research in the ingredients side of the industry and what his role will be at UC Davis. Along the way we also get a little tease into some research being done into Australian plants that may be able to assume the role of hops in brewing, learn that Toowoomba once had a hop industry of sorts, the concern about the effect climate change will have on barley and brewing and also that from 2020 the University of Queensland will be including brewing training in its food science degree.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>33:53nobeer,agriculture,craft,brewery,micro,brewing,maltfullGBW Trade Panels: Labels - Regulations and RequirementsTue, 11 Jun 2019 10:18:51 +0000During the recent Good Beer Week in Melbourne, the Cryer Malt trade hub at BeerDeluxe was once again a focus for the brewing industry with a number of important trade discussions taking place.

Thanks to Kegstar, Brews News was able to be there to record some of these panels and we are proud to present these discussions.

This panel hosted by co-founder of Totem Marketing Zoe Ottaway, was an informative discussion on product labelling, the legal requirements, the importance of adhering to these standards and the way in which ABAC treats product labelling complaints.

We look at the issues from a retail perspective with Endeavour Drinks Diarmaid O’Mordha. You also hear Steve 'Hendo' Henderson formerly of Brew Cult who gives first hand experience of potentially falling foul of labelling standards and how an ABAC investigation works. And also from Jamie Cook, the Chair of the Independent Brewers Association who goes into detail about just how the the IBA can assist existing and potential brewing companies to comply with what can often be a daunting and challenging exercise.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>During the recent Good Beer Week in Melbourne, the Cryer Malt trade hub at BeerDeluxe was once again a focus for the brewing industry with a number of important trade discussions taking place.

Thanks to Kegstar, Brews News was able to be there to record some of these panels and we are proud to present these discussions.

This panel hosted by co-founder of Totem Marketing Zoe Ottaway, was an informative discussion on product labelling, the legal requirements, the importance of adhering to these standards and the way in which ABAC treats product labelling complaints.

We look at the issues from a retail perspective with Endeavour Drinks Diarmaid O’Mordha. You also hear Steve 'Hendo' Henderson formerly of Brew Cult who gives first hand experience of potentially falling foul of labelling standards and how an ABAC investigation works. And also from Jamie Cook, the Chair of the Independent Brewers Association who goes into detail about just how the the IBA can assist existing and potential brewing companies to comply with what can often be a daunting and challenging exercise.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>01:02:10nobeer,marketing,brewery,brewing,packaging,labellingfullBrews News Week: As Punk As The GoGosThu, 06 Jun 2019 10:36:54 +0000Will Pete be convinced of shower beers? Which brewery needs to delete their social media feed? And who has been described as "as punk as the GoGos"? These stories and more as Pete and Matt discuss Brews News Week.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>Will Pete be convinced of shower beers? Which brewery needs to delete their social media feed? And who has been described as "as punk as the GoGos"? These stories and more as Pete and Matt discuss Brews News Week.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>56:20nobeer,marketing,craft,brewery,micro,brewing222fullGBW Trade Panels - What Makes an AIBA Winning BeerWed, 05 Jun 2019 02:18:13 +0000During the recent Good Beer Week in Melbourne, the Cryer Malt trade hub at BeerDeluxe was once again a focus for the brewing industry with a number of important trade discussions taking place.

Thanks to Kegstar, Brews News was able to be there to record some of these panels and we are proud to present these discussions.

This panel, held just hours before the Australian International Beer Awards presentation dinner, was a rare insight into how awards like the AIBAs work, who runs them and how, and what value is gained by both the brewer and the brewer’s customers. It’s an opportunity to see behind curtain of secrecy that shades the AIBAs from the public eye and shows how the beers are entered, catalogued, stewarded and judged and the process of awarding the medals and trophies.

We hear from a range of stakeholders and learn the process behind the judging process. from the Industry Advisory Panel which works with the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria to ensure the awards process is impartial and fair and up-to-date with evolving trends, and from brewers from both very large and very small scale breweries. The discussion moves from the science and art of tasting, through to entry system, the judging process itself and how points are awarded, and champions determined. We then look at the benefits to the brewers who win, the lessons to be learned from those who fail to excite the judges and the extended benefits in terms of marketing and promoting beer that awards provide.

The panel consists of:

Tina Panoutsous - a legend in the field of Sensory Perception and a member of the Advisory Panel

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

Enjoy the conversation

]]>During the recent Good Beer Week in Melbourne, the Cryer Malt trade hub at BeerDeluxe was once again a focus for the brewing industry with a number of important trade discussions taking place.

Thanks to Kegstar, Brews News was able to be there to record some of these panels and we are proud to present these discussions.

This panel, held just hours before the Australian International Beer Awards presentation dinner, was a rare insight into how awards like the AIBAs work, who runs them and how, and what value is gained by both the brewer and the brewer’s customers. It’s an opportunity to see behind curtain of secrecy that shades the AIBAs from the public eye and shows how the beers are entered, catalogued, stewarded and judged and the process of awarding the medals and trophies.

We hear from a range of stakeholders and learn the process behind the judging process. from the Industry Advisory Panel which works with the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria to ensure the awards process is impartial and fair and up-to-date with evolving trends, and from brewers from both very large and very small scale breweries. The discussion moves from the science and art of tasting, through to entry system, the judging process itself and how points are awarded, and champions determined. We then look at the benefits to the brewers who win, the lessons to be learned from those who fail to excite the judges and the extended benefits in terms of marketing and promoting beer that awards provide.

The panel consists of:

Tina Panoutsous - a legend in the field of Sensory Perception and a member of the Advisory Panel

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

Enjoy the conversation

]]>54:34nobeer,craft,brewery,micro,brewing,judgingfullBeer is a Conversation Special: Martin DickieThu, 30 May 2019 09:05:00 +0000This week we have a special edition of Beer is a Conversation featuring BrewDog co-founder Martin Dickie.

BrewDog is an interesting case. Makers of undeniably good beer, they are unquestionably savvy businesspeople and hype-generating geniuses. They have also secured almost £70 million - that’s almost $128 million to you and me - from more than 107,000 investors around the world in a way that enables them to avoid the same level of scrutiny that privately listed companies face.

They also received considerable support from the Queensland Government to set up their operations in Australia, in competition with locally grown and funded businesses that - to date - have not received the same level of support.

As such their business and their public statements warrant a level of attention above that of your average suburban BrewPub.

Regular listeners will know BrewsNews been watching with interest as BrewDog announced its plans for an Australian brewery, and has asked questions as the timelines dragged out and the plans changed.

It has been frustrating that the ‘radically transparent’ BrewDog has tended not to respond to inquiries, or given answers about the project that have not held up for long, as well as given incorrect information to Equity Punks in briefings.

But this week we got to ask Martin about all that and more over a beer and you get to sit in and listen as we do. We discuss BrewDog Brisbane and their plans for Australia, but also look at the challenges of growing a ‘punk’ brand to scale globally while keeping its relevance as it goes increasingly mainstream. I ask about its plans for the future, including looking towards an IPO and public listing and the valuation placed on BrewDog.

Martin is a nice bloke and good company and we hope you enjoy this conversation.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>This week we have a special edition of Beer is a Conversation featuring BrewDog co-founder Martin Dickie.

BrewDog is an interesting case. Makers of undeniably good beer, they are unquestionably savvy businesspeople and hype-generating geniuses. They have also secured almost £70 million - that’s almost $128 million to you and me - from more than 107,000 investors around the world in a way that enables them to avoid the same level of scrutiny that privately listed companies face.

They also received considerable support from the Queensland Government to set up their operations in Australia, in competition with locally grown and funded businesses that - to date - have not received the same level of support.

As such their business and their public statements warrant a level of attention above that of your average suburban BrewPub.

Regular listeners will know BrewsNews been watching with interest as BrewDog announced its plans for an Australian brewery, and has asked questions as the timelines dragged out and the plans changed.

It has been frustrating that the ‘radically transparent’ BrewDog has tended not to respond to inquiries, or given answers about the project that have not held up for long, as well as given incorrect information to Equity Punks in briefings.

But this week we got to ask Martin about all that and more over a beer and you get to sit in and listen as we do. We discuss BrewDog Brisbane and their plans for Australia, but also look at the challenges of growing a ‘punk’ brand to scale globally while keeping its relevance as it goes increasingly mainstream. I ask about its plans for the future, including looking towards an IPO and public listing and the valuation placed on BrewDog.

Martin is a nice bloke and good company and we hope you enjoy this conversation.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>50:38cleanbeer,brewery,brewing,brewdog106fullBrews News Week: "Disappointing" Thu, 30 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000Anything but "disappointing", this episode contains the good, the bad and the ugly responses breweries have to backlash, how to win online beer ratings and much more:

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>01:05:21nobeer,marketing,craft,brewery,micro,trademark,brewing,copyright221fullGBW Trade Panels - Pink Boots Know Your WorthWed, 29 May 2019 09:16:05 +0000During the recent Good Beer Week in Melbourne, the Cryer Malt trade hub at BeerDeluxe was once again a focus for the brewing industry with a number of important trade discussions taking place.

Thanks to Kegstar, Brews News was able to be there to record some of these panels and we are proud to present these discussions.

This panel, hosted by Brews News’ journalist Megan Sahli, was presented by The Pink Boots Society and featured five incredible women during which they shared their experiences working in male dominated industries and what they have learned.

While curated by women for women, the conversation was inclusive, instructive and, of course, fun and advice given and experiences shared by the panellists is relevant to the entire industry.

The panel featured:

Nicolette Gillman Nicolette is the Victorian Sales Manager for Sydney’s Philter Brewing. A long time beer lover, she has been working in beer industry sales for eight years. She is a Certified Cicerone, has completed her IBD Graduate Certificate and the Short Course in Malting & Brewing at the University of Ballarat.

Jayne Willmott Jayne is the National Marketing Projects Lead for General Motors Holden and has been working within the automotive sector for 18 years. Working primarily in Marketing, Jayne has also held roles in Sales, Supply Chain and Customer Experience.

Kirrily Waldhorn Kirrily has spent nearly 20 years working in the beer industry. She is the co-editor of the Beer Lover's Guide to Victoria and Queensland and co-owner Nightingale Events. Kirrily is the Beer Ambassador for Dan Murphy's and is also a beer judge. Her company, Beer Diva, hosts events for the beer community.

Kelly Tretter Kelly is the Head Microbiologist and Quality Assurance Lab Manager for US-based brewery New Belgium Brewing Co. Kelly launched her career as a sampling technician on the graveyard shift at fellow US-based Coors Brewing Co. Kelly has also been an active member of the American Society of Brewing Chemists and served on the board from 2012 to 2018.

Kelly Lohrmeyer Kelly is the Pacific Regional Sales Manager for Yakima Chief Hop Union. Kelly works to connect farmers and brewers, helping both parties to navigate hop contracts and providing them with her specialist skills.

]]>During the recent Good Beer Week in Melbourne, the Cryer Malt trade hub at BeerDeluxe was once again a focus for the brewing industry with a number of important trade discussions taking place.

Thanks to Kegstar, Brews News was able to be there to record some of these panels and we are proud to present these discussions.

This panel, hosted by Brews News’ journalist Megan Sahli, was presented by The Pink Boots Society and featured five incredible women during which they shared their experiences working in male dominated industries and what they have learned.

While curated by women for women, the conversation was inclusive, instructive and, of course, fun and advice given and experiences shared by the panellists is relevant to the entire industry.

The panel featured:

Nicolette Gillman Nicolette is the Victorian Sales Manager for Sydney’s Philter Brewing. A long time beer lover, she has been working in beer industry sales for eight years. She is a Certified Cicerone, has completed her IBD Graduate Certificate and the Short Course in Malting & Brewing at the University of Ballarat.

Jayne Willmott Jayne is the National Marketing Projects Lead for General Motors Holden and has been working within the automotive sector for 18 years. Working primarily in Marketing, Jayne has also held roles in Sales, Supply Chain and Customer Experience.

Kirrily Waldhorn Kirrily has spent nearly 20 years working in the beer industry. She is the co-editor of the Beer Lover's Guide to Victoria and Queensland and co-owner Nightingale Events. Kirrily is the Beer Ambassador for Dan Murphy's and is also a beer judge. Her company, Beer Diva, hosts events for the beer community.

Kelly Tretter Kelly is the Head Microbiologist and Quality Assurance Lab Manager for US-based brewery New Belgium Brewing Co. Kelly launched her career as a sampling technician on the graveyard shift at fellow US-based Coors Brewing Co. Kelly has also been an active member of the American Society of Brewing Chemists and served on the board from 2012 to 2018.

Kelly Lohrmeyer Kelly is the Pacific Regional Sales Manager for Yakima Chief Hop Union. Kelly works to connect farmers and brewers, helping both parties to navigate hop contracts and providing them with her specialist skills.

]]>53:21nobeer,women,craft,boots,brewery,pink,feminism,micro,brewingfullGBW Trade Panels - How to Handle a RecallTue, 28 May 2019 09:15:24 +0000During the recent Good Beer Week in Melbourne, the Cryer Malt trade hub at BeerDeluxe was once again a focus for the brewing industry with a number of important trade discussions taking place.

Thanks to Kegstar, Brews News was able to be there to record some of these panels and we are proud to present these discussions.

This panel, hosted by Brews News, was a timely discussion about product recall including the importance of and how to plan for a product recall, even though its an unlikely event. We look at the issue from a retail perspective as well as the potential legal and financial repercussions.

This panel was locked in before we learned of the Independent Brewers Association’s plans to release a Food Recall Information Pack, and it’s timely that we release this podcast now to coincide with the release of the IBA’s valuable guide.

]]>During the recent Good Beer Week in Melbourne, the Cryer Malt trade hub at BeerDeluxe was once again a focus for the brewing industry with a number of important trade discussions taking place.

Thanks to Kegstar, Brews News was able to be there to record some of these panels and we are proud to present these discussions.

This panel, hosted by Brews News, was a timely discussion about product recall including the importance of and how to plan for a product recall, even though its an unlikely event. We look at the issue from a retail perspective as well as the potential legal and financial repercussions.

This panel was locked in before we learned of the Independent Brewers Association’s plans to release a Food Recall Information Pack, and it’s timely that we release this podcast now to coincide with the release of the IBA’s valuable guide.

We last caught up with Steve in June 2015 after he gave the keynote presentation at the then Craft Beer Industry Association’s Craft Brewers Conference and I caught up with Steve again during a Good Beer Week in Melbourne

In that earlier chat Steve talked about such things including the US’s ability to cope with what was then projected brewery growth that would see 5000 breweries operating. Of course, they now have in excess of 7000.

He also talked about the challenges Australian craft breweries would have in the face of tap contracts here.

Since then, Brooklyn has taken on a 24.5% investment from Kirin and is today distributed in Lion. We talk about the complexities of the international beer market that see a US Brewers Association board member and champion of the Independence logo there have his beer distributed - and brewed under licence - in another market by a company that doesn’t carry the same logo here. We discuss that and much much more about Brooklyn, it’s beers and the future.

Steve is a legend of craft brewing with valuable insights into the industry, and top company. It’s a great chat, we hope you enjoy it.

You can go back and listen to our earlier chat here and be amazed at what has changed over just four years.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

We last caught up with Steve in June 2015 after he gave the keynote presentation at the then Craft Beer Industry Association’s Craft Brewers Conference and I caught up with Steve again during a Good Beer Week in Melbourne

In that earlier chat Steve talked about such things including the US’s ability to cope with what was then projected brewery growth that would see 5000 breweries operating. Of course, they now have in excess of 7000.

He also talked about the challenges Australian craft breweries would have in the face of tap contracts here.

Since then, Brooklyn has taken on a 24.5% investment from Kirin and is today distributed in Lion. We talk about the complexities of the international beer market that see a US Brewers Association board member and champion of the Independence logo there have his beer distributed - and brewed under licence - in another market by a company that doesn’t carry the same logo here. We discuss that and much much more about Brooklyn, it’s beers and the future.

Steve is a legend of craft brewing with valuable insights into the industry, and top company. It’s a great chat, we hope you enjoy it.

You can go back and listen to our earlier chat here and be amazed at what has changed over just four years.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>32:12cleanbeer,craft,brewery,micro,brewing105fullBrews News Week: Vale The Cook LimitThu, 23 May 2019 09:28:26 +0000Pete and Matt are back to chat about the big news stories of the week and take a quick call from OJ from Hop Products Australia as the annual hop crop report is released. Topics discussed:

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>01:05:35nobeer,brewery,brewing,hops220fullBeer is a Conversation: Jamie Cook - IBA UpdateTue, 21 May 2019 07:30:46 +0000Last week saw Good Beer Week celebrated in Melbourne, and the Cryer Malt trade hub at BeerDeluxe was once again a focus for the brewing industry with a number of important trade discussions taking place.

Among the panels was an update from the Independent Brewers Association. Apart from being a general update from the IBA to its members, this panel stood out because of some of the key data that was revealed.

It has always been hard to quantify the size and growth of the craft and independent beer industry but the IBA has pulled together some meaningful data that gives us a clearer picture of where the craft industry sits in Australia.

This week on Beer is a Conversation we catch up with IBA Chair, Jamie Cook, to dig a little deeper into the numbers

A PowerPoint presentation was prepared for the presentation and you can download it here.

We also discuss the upcoming BrewCon and The Indies, and the key dates are listed below.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>Last week saw Good Beer Week celebrated in Melbourne, and the Cryer Malt trade hub at BeerDeluxe was once again a focus for the brewing industry with a number of important trade discussions taking place.

Among the panels was an update from the Independent Brewers Association. Apart from being a general update from the IBA to its members, this panel stood out because of some of the key data that was revealed.

It has always been hard to quantify the size and growth of the craft and independent beer industry but the IBA has pulled together some meaningful data that gives us a clearer picture of where the craft industry sits in Australia.

This week on Beer is a Conversation we catch up with IBA Chair, Jamie Cook, to dig a little deeper into the numbers

A PowerPoint presentation was prepared for the presentation and you can download it here.

We also discuss the upcoming BrewCon and The Indies, and the key dates are listed below.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>43:52cleanbeer,brewery,statistics,brewing,stats104fullBrews News Week: Invoice EnclosedThu, 16 May 2019 09:04:42 +0000This week Pete, Matt & Zoe get together in Melbourne during Good Beer Week to record this week's new round up.

As much as we wanted to avoid naming the Scottish Brewery, they again make it impossible, this week accused of stealing marketing ideas. We discuss with Zoe the challenges of being a creative pitching for work in the beer industry and also BrewDog's response to the allegations. We mention this article on action the EU has taken about anti-competitive practices in Europe.

We also look at ABInBev's plans to spin off its Asia Pacific operations and list them on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and what the application documents reveal about the brewing giant's Australian operations and the local market.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>This week Pete, Matt & Zoe get together in Melbourne during Good Beer Week to record this week's new round up.

As much as we wanted to avoid naming the Scottish Brewery, they again make it impossible, this week accused of stealing marketing ideas. We discuss with Zoe the challenges of being a creative pitching for work in the beer industry and also BrewDog's response to the allegations. We mention this article on action the EU has taken about anti-competitive practices in Europe.

We also look at ABInBev's plans to spin off its Asia Pacific operations and list them on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and what the application documents reveal about the brewing giant's Australian operations and the local market.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>54:52nobeer,marketing,brewery,brewing219fullBeer is a Conversation: Dr Tom ShellhammerTue, 14 May 2019 08:00:00 +0000This week we feature a conversation with Tom Shellhammer, Nor’Wester Professor of Fermentation Science at Oregon State University and an internationally recognised expert in hops chemistry.

Professor Shellhammer was in the country and has been doing the rounds, including speaking at a series of events for the Independent Brewers Association and we caught up with him before his Brisbane presentation.

He’s a fascinating presenter on hops and an incredible speaker and we hope this conversation captures even a little of that.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>This week we feature a conversation with Tom Shellhammer, Nor’Wester Professor of Fermentation Science at Oregon State University and an internationally recognised expert in hops chemistry.

Professor Shellhammer was in the country and has been doing the rounds, including speaking at a series of events for the Independent Brewers Association and we caught up with him before his Brisbane presentation.

He’s a fascinating presenter on hops and an incredible speaker and we hope this conversation captures even a little of that.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>42:22cleanbeer,brewery,horticulture,brewing,hops103fullBrews News Week: Declaration of Independence Thu, 09 May 2019 12:21:48 +0000This week Matt is joined by Totem Marketing's Zoe Ottoway as Pete is off judging the Australian International Beer Awards. Tops stories this week:

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]]>53:17cleanbeer,marketing,brewery,brewing218fullBeer is a Conversation: Smiling SamoyedTue, 07 May 2019 09:00:00 +0000An Easter family driving holiday to Adelaide led to Pete reaching out to a few local friends for some must- see recommendations. Without exception all included Smiling Samoyed. He was warmly welcomed by Kate Henning and brewing partner Simon Dunstone along with Assistant Brewer Maddie who has risen from the ranks of their hospo staff to learn the ropes. If her early efforts are any indication, then Simon is a pretty good mentor and the beer list is in good hands.

Pete caught up early in the morning with Kate who is the co-founder and co-owner of Smiling Samoyed Brewery in Myponga on South Australia’s Flerieau Peninsula. It’s a reasonably small brewery in a fairly large and well-run venue in a very small town with not much else to offer than great locally made beer. So how do you attract custom outside of your locals, how do you offer more than just beer and how do you adapt when a public access reservoir opens its gates to fun seekers?

Kate covers a wide variety of issues like packaging, growth strategy and beer awards that will get the conversation going amongst groups of both brewers and beer lovers alike.

Enjoy the conversation.

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]]>An Easter family driving holiday to Adelaide led to Pete reaching out to a few local friends for some must- see recommendations. Without exception all included Smiling Samoyed. He was warmly welcomed by Kate Henning and brewing partner Simon Dunstone along with Assistant Brewer Maddie who has risen from the ranks of their hospo staff to learn the ropes. If her early efforts are any indication, then Simon is a pretty good mentor and the beer list is in good hands.

Pete caught up early in the morning with Kate who is the co-founder and co-owner of Smiling Samoyed Brewery in Myponga on South Australia’s Flerieau Peninsula. It’s a reasonably small brewery in a fairly large and well-run venue in a very small town with not much else to offer than great locally made beer. So how do you attract custom outside of your locals, how do you offer more than just beer and how do you adapt when a public access reservoir opens its gates to fun seekers?

Kate covers a wide variety of issues like packaging, growth strategy and beer awards that will get the conversation going amongst groups of both brewers and beer lovers alike.

Enjoy the conversation.

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]]>31:40cleanbeer,craft,brewery,brewing102fullBrews News Week: What Makes Matt MadFri, 03 May 2019 03:45:09 +0000This week we go a touch over the Cook Limit but it's worth it as we hear from Craig Williams on how Gabs Festival went in Brisbane. And the big news stories of the week are:

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]]>01:15:34nobeer,alcohol,brewery,brewer,festival,brewing217fullBeer is a Conversation: Big ShedTue, 30 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000This week Pete caught up with Craig Basford and Jason Harris from Big Shed Brewing Concern during a family holiday to Adelaide.

From humble beginnings Big Shed has been a community brewery for many other brands as well as brewing their own beers. They have out grown their current shed but is their new shed big enough? We learn just how exciting and daunting a multi-million dollar expansion project can be. We also learn all about crafting a good beer pun and how they convinced an Aussie music legend not to sue them.

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]]>This week Pete caught up with Craig Basford and Jason Harris from Big Shed Brewing Concern during a family holiday to Adelaide.

From humble beginnings Big Shed has been a community brewery for many other brands as well as brewing their own beers. They have out grown their current shed but is their new shed big enough? We learn just how exciting and daunting a multi-million dollar expansion project can be. We also learn all about crafting a good beer pun and how they convinced an Aussie music legend not to sue them.

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]]>55:16nobeer,brewery,brewing101fullBrews News Week: Jacobsen's HatThu, 25 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000This week Matt and Pete raise a glass to our service men and women and discuss the news of the week including:

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]]>49:52nobeer,craft,brewery,brewing216fullBrews News Week: It Happens With All BeersThu, 18 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000This week Matt catches up with Pete while he's at (not a nudist) beach. The big stories of the week are:

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This week we meet two Kevins - Kevin Smith and Kevin Quinn from Bale Breaker Brewing in Yakima Washington. You might see a few collaboration beers hitting the market from Bale Breaker as they were in the country recently. We caught up with them at Balter where they were brewing with Scott Hargrave using an experimental hop called 'dimples'.

We learn all about Bale Breaker and why a family of hop growers would want to make beer instead of hops.

We apologise for the quality of the audio but hope you'll stick around and enjoy the conversation.

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]]>Our 100th episode of Beer is a Conversation!

This week we meet two Kevins - Kevin Smith and Kevin Quinn from Bale Breaker Brewing in Yakima Washington. You might see a few collaboration beers hitting the market from Bale Breaker as they were in the country recently. We caught up with them at Balter where they were brewing with Scott Hargrave using an experimental hop called 'dimples'.

We learn all about Bale Breaker and why a family of hop growers would want to make beer instead of hops.

We apologise for the quality of the audio but hope you'll stick around and enjoy the conversation.

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]]>01:01:36nobeer,craft,brewery,microbrewery,brewing214fullBeer is a Conversation: Rupert HallTue, 09 Apr 2019 09:00:00 +0000This week’s conversation is a memo to all to check out the breweries that make less noise.

I had been hearing about Sunshine Coast’s Ten Toes Brewery since it opened in 2016, and with all of the excitement going on in that region I had never stopped by to check them out. Thankfully Josh Donohoe from Sunshine Coast Craft Beer Tours included Ten Toes on his itinerary when Pete and I visited the area earlier this year, and we recorded this great chat with owner Rupert Hall.

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]]>This week’s conversation is a memo to all to check out the breweries that make less noise.

I had been hearing about Sunshine Coast’s Ten Toes Brewery since it opened in 2016, and with all of the excitement going on in that region I had never stopped by to check them out. Thankfully Josh Donohoe from Sunshine Coast Craft Beer Tours included Ten Toes on his itinerary when Pete and I visited the area earlier this year, and we recorded this great chat with owner Rupert Hall.

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]]>28:22cleanbeer,coast,tourism,brewery,sunshine,brewing99fullBrews News Week: Committed to ComplianceFri, 05 Apr 2019 08:49:02 +0000Pete and Matt are back for a full on week of brews news. The big stories include:

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This conversation arose from an article on the beer blog SydneyBeer titled Buyer Beware: The Real Cost of Buying Beer From Overseas. In it, Johanathan raised the apparently growing trend of consumers looking to directly purchase beers from overseas and the impact that it was having on businesses such as Bucket Boys.

The Bucket Boys Johnathan Hepner and his business partner Clint Elvin are mainstays of the Sydney beer scene. They run a temple of good beer, that is dedicated to supplying beer lovers with a huge selection of local beers and hard to get imports. They are also passionate about beer education.

However, Johnathan’s call for the pointy end beer geek to stop skirting around specialist retailers in their search for the latest and rarest beers because of the potential impact on businesses such as his raised a number of interesting questions.

Bucket Boys goes to great lengths to have rare and imported beers in stock, sometimes sourced against the wishes of the brewers who made them. They play to the hype for the new and the rare that arguably gives rise to the problem that Johnathan is now warning against. Is this a case of sowing the wind and reaping the whirlwind? How do you maintain a business based to some extent on the novelty and hype of the pointy end consumer as you scale up?

It’s a great chat with a very forthright beer lover. In addition to discussing the challenge posed by the pointy end, we also talk about Bucket Boys expansion plans, including a soon-to-be announced equity crowd-funding campaign that values the business at $10 million dollars.

Enjoy the conversation.

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]]>This week we have an interesting chat with Bucket Boy Johanthan Hepner.

This conversation arose from an article on the beer blog SydneyBeer titled Buyer Beware: The Real Cost of Buying Beer From Overseas. In it, Johanathan raised the apparently growing trend of consumers looking to directly purchase beers from overseas and the impact that it was having on businesses such as Bucket Boys.

The Bucket Boys Johnathan Hepner and his business partner Clint Elvin are mainstays of the Sydney beer scene. They run a temple of good beer, that is dedicated to supplying beer lovers with a huge selection of local beers and hard to get imports. They are also passionate about beer education.

However, Johnathan’s call for the pointy end beer geek to stop skirting around specialist retailers in their search for the latest and rarest beers because of the potential impact on businesses such as his raised a number of interesting questions.

Bucket Boys goes to great lengths to have rare and imported beers in stock, sometimes sourced against the wishes of the brewers who made them. They play to the hype for the new and the rare that arguably gives rise to the problem that Johnathan is now warning against. Is this a case of sowing the wind and reaping the whirlwind? How do you maintain a business based to some extent on the novelty and hype of the pointy end consumer as you scale up?

It’s a great chat with a very forthright beer lover. In addition to discussing the challenge posed by the pointy end, we also talk about Bucket Boys expansion plans, including a soon-to-be announced equity crowd-funding campaign that values the business at $10 million dollars.

Enjoy the conversation.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>48:13cleanbeer,brewery,collecting,brewing98fullBrews News Week: Live From BurnleyThu, 28 Mar 2019 11:24:45 +0000Two become four today as Matt and Pete are joined Zoe Ottaway from Totem Marketing and Megan Sahli, Writer at Australian Brews News, live from Burnley Brewing.

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In an increasingly common story, Christian and his mate Matt Hepburn quit their jobs five years ago with the dream to open a brewery. In the intervening years through a mix of contract and gypsy brewing, running their own taproom and a lot of clever self marketing that included an appearance on TV show Shark Tank, they have managed to build a brand big enough to attract investors to financially back their vision of opening their own brewery and taproom.

We chat about the origins of their, literally, characterful beers, entrepreneurship in the increasingly crowded beer world and how you make beer relevant to your mates when your circle of mates expands beyond those you can fit in your backyard.

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In an increasingly common story, Christian and his mate Matt Hepburn quit their jobs five years ago with the dream to open a brewery. In the intervening years through a mix of contract and gypsy brewing, running their own taproom and a lot of clever self marketing that included an appearance on TV show Shark Tank, they have managed to build a brand big enough to attract investors to financially back their vision of opening their own brewery and taproom.

We chat about the origins of their, literally, characterful beers, entrepreneurship in the increasingly crowded beer world and how you make beer relevant to your mates when your circle of mates expands beyond those you can fit in your backyard.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

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It was a four year ordeal for Simon Michelangeli but late last year he opened his brewery and Italian-inspired eatery in the shadow of the region’s famous Glasshouse Mountains and we find out from Simon what he learned through the fraught process, and why he chose his regional location.

We also meet his brewer, Brendan Chan, who left his long-term role at Brisbane Brewing to head for the coast and the fishing - and brewing - it offered.

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It was a four year ordeal for Simon Michelangeli but late last year he opened his brewery and Italian-inspired eatery in the shadow of the region’s famous Glasshouse Mountains and we find out from Simon what he learned through the fraught process, and why he chose his regional location.

We also meet his brewer, Brendan Chan, who left his long-term role at Brisbane Brewing to head for the coast and the fishing - and brewing - it offered.

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]]>38:52nobeer,coast,tourism,brewery,sunshine,brewing96fullBrews News Week Episode 210Thu, 14 Mar 2019 11:18:31 +0000Matt and Pete are in Queensland for the Royal Queensland Food and Wine Show Beer Awards. They also discuss the weeks top stories in a big week for beer news.

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]]>01:00:44nobeer,environment,wine,tourism,brewing210fullBeer is a Conversation: Boiling PotTue, 12 Mar 2019 08:00:00 +0000This week we visit soon-to-open Boiling Pot Brewery and get to meet owner John Scott Madill and his brewer Pedro De Luca.

Scott’s family are well known for their car dealerships across the Sunshine Coast, but this is his first foray into beer. He has been contract brewing and building his brand across the region for a little over a year and his brewery and taproom are on the verge of opening in behind Noosa.

John discusses his background which he describes as the cliche of ‘two mates and their dog brewing under their house’ before he made the ‘mistake’ of declaring he was going to open a brewery. We learn of his path to being on the verge of opening a brewery and the challenges along the way.

And we also meet his brewer, Pedro Bevilacqua De Luca, and hear about his journey from Brazil to training in Germany to brewing in Noosa.

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]]>This week we visit soon-to-open Boiling Pot Brewery and get to meet owner John Scott Madill and his brewer Pedro De Luca.

Scott’s family are well known for their car dealerships across the Sunshine Coast, but this is his first foray into beer. He has been contract brewing and building his brand across the region for a little over a year and his brewery and taproom are on the verge of opening in behind Noosa.

John discusses his background which he describes as the cliche of ‘two mates and their dog brewing under their house’ before he made the ‘mistake’ of declaring he was going to open a brewery. We learn of his path to being on the verge of opening a brewery and the challenges along the way.

And we also meet his brewer, Pedro Bevilacqua De Luca, and hear about his journey from Brazil to training in Germany to brewing in Noosa.

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What the ABAC code says about minors: "A Marketing Communication must NOT... (ii) depict a person who is or appears to be a Minor unless they are shown in an incidental role in a natural situation (for example, a family socialising responsibly) and where there is no implication they will consume or serve alcohol."

And must not "depict an Adult who is under 25 years of Age and appears to be an Adult unless:

• they are not visually prominent;

• they are not a paid model or actor and are shown in a Marketing Communication that has been placed within an Age Restricted Environment."

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What the ABAC code says about minors: "A Marketing Communication must NOT... (ii) depict a person who is or appears to be a Minor unless they are shown in an incidental role in a natural situation (for example, a family socialising responsibly) and where there is no implication they will consume or serve alcohol."

And must not "depict an Adult who is under 25 years of Age and appears to be an Adult unless:

• they are not visually prominent;

• they are not a paid model or actor and are shown in a Marketing Communication that has been placed within an Age Restricted Environment."

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

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]]>01:00:10nobeer,marketing,advertising,tourism,brewing209fullBeer is a Conversation: Heads of NoosaTue, 05 Mar 2019 09:35:46 +0000This week we continue our tour of the Sunshine Coast with a visit to the region’s latest brewery - Heads of Noosa.

We catch up with Craig and Lance Masterton, who gave up stock trading to open their brewery in Noosa. And it’s no bootstrap operation either, they have made a significant investment in what they are doing.

Unlike many craft breweries, they have opened with a Japanese lager, that’s light and crisp and the samples we tried we very well made.

We talk about their backgrounds, the place they see for a craft lager brewery and especially how they see they will compete again both the scale of the large lager breweries and also the many craft breweries on the Sunshine Coast that are seeking to push the bounds of flavour.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

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]]>This week we continue our tour of the Sunshine Coast with a visit to the region’s latest brewery - Heads of Noosa.

We catch up with Craig and Lance Masterton, who gave up stock trading to open their brewery in Noosa. And it’s no bootstrap operation either, they have made a significant investment in what they are doing.

Unlike many craft breweries, they have opened with a Japanese lager, that’s light and crisp and the samples we tried we very well made.

We talk about their backgrounds, the place they see for a craft lager brewery and especially how they see they will compete again both the scale of the large lager breweries and also the many craft breweries on the Sunshine Coast that are seeking to push the bounds of flavour.

Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>38:48nobeer,coast,tourism,sunshine,brewing,queensland,noosafullBrews News Week Episode 208Thu, 28 Feb 2019 09:30:13 +0000Pete and Matt are back from their road trip and get stuck into the beer news of the week including:

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]]>49:15nobeer,brewingfullBeer is a Conversation: Chris SheehanTue, 26 Feb 2019 08:29:58 +0000The first stop on our sweep through the Sunshine Coast with Sunshine Coast Craft Brewery Tours is to Eumundi Brewery to talk with head brewer, Chris Sheehan.

We have talked a bit about Eumundi recently and what ‘local’ means when you’re part of a much larger business and can scale production to breweries across the country. And also why multinational breweries are thinking small. We chat with Chris about that, but we also learn about the background to the resurrected Eumundi Brewery, what it means for the local community and what he and his assistant brewer Allan Tilden are creating in the Sunshine Coast hinterland with local ingredients.

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]]>The first stop on our sweep through the Sunshine Coast with Sunshine Coast Craft Brewery Tours is to Eumundi Brewery to talk with head brewer, Chris Sheehan.

We have talked a bit about Eumundi recently and what ‘local’ means when you’re part of a much larger business and can scale production to breweries across the country. And also why multinational breweries are thinking small. We chat with Chris about that, but we also learn about the background to the resurrected Eumundi Brewery, what it means for the local community and what he and his assistant brewer Allan Tilden are creating in the Sunshine Coast hinterland with local ingredients.

Brews News Week is Proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>32:42cleanbeer,coast,tourism,sunshine,brewing,queensland,beweryfullBeer is a Conversation: Josh DonohoeTue, 26 Feb 2019 08:18:56 +0000This week on a bonus episode of Beer is a Conversation, Pete and Matt are on the road with Josh Donohoe from Sunshine Coast Craft Brewery Tours.

The recent GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers poll shone a spotlight on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and its brewing scene. Listeners will know our goal for 2019 is to get out more for Beer is a Conversation, so we approached Josh to help us to put a trip together to check see first hand a few breweries on the Sunshine Coast, and meet the people behind them. You will get to hear our conversations with Heads of Noosa, Boiling Pot, Glasshouse Brewery, Your Mates and 10 Toes over the upcoming weeks, starting with Eumundi this week.

As a bonus episode this week, we bring you a chat with Josh while we were between breweries. We find out about how he came to be running Sunshine Coast Craft Brewery Tours, as well as get his thoughts on the scene and why it’s growing so strongly.

Brews News Week is Proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

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All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>This week on a bonus episode of Beer is a Conversation, Pete and Matt are on the road with Josh Donohoe from Sunshine Coast Craft Brewery Tours.

The recent GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers poll shone a spotlight on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and its brewing scene. Listeners will know our goal for 2019 is to get out more for Beer is a Conversation, so we approached Josh to help us to put a trip together to check see first hand a few breweries on the Sunshine Coast, and meet the people behind them. You will get to hear our conversations with Heads of Noosa, Boiling Pot, Glasshouse Brewery, Your Mates and 10 Toes over the upcoming weeks, starting with Eumundi this week.

As a bonus episode this week, we bring you a chat with Josh while we were between breweries. We find out about how he came to be running Sunshine Coast Craft Brewery Tours, as well as get his thoughts on the scene and why it’s growing so strongly.

Brews News Week is Proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>29:39cleanbeer,coast,tourism,brewery,sunshine,brewing,queenslandfullBrews News Week Episode 207Fri, 22 Feb 2019 07:03:13 +0000Pete and Matt are on the road to the Sunshine Coast this week. They sit down together to discuss:

Our writer Megan asks the question "Have you noticed any changes in the number or prevalence of pokies machines in your area in pubs? If so, has craft beer had anything to do with the change?”

And we have a full mail bag.

The letter of the week is from Luke Pomery:

Hi Guys,

Have been listening to and enjoying your show for quite a while now so thought it was time to send you a quick email. Recently I was on my honeymoon and whilst at a stopover in Antwerp I found something I thought was amusing. There in a train station convenience store in Antwerp, Belgium was none other than Australia's own Pure Blonde. Except this wasn't the regular Australian Pure Blonde as released by CUB, this was branded as Pure Blonde by Jupiler. Not sure if this is the same stuff made in Melbourne, re-sleeved for a Belgian audience or if Jupiler are making it themselves using the combined CUB/AB InBev properties. The most amusing part of this story though is that this stock was actually located in the bargain bin. A very small sample size I know but perhaps Belgians don't buy into the low-carb hype!

On another topic I've just come back from work in south-east Queensland and while there I tried some of the excellent Green Beacon, 3 Bolt Pale Ale.

However I was a little disappointed to see that the ones I bought had been canned around 9 months earlier so probably weren't as fresh as they could've been. This was made more disappointing by the fact it was only brewed an hour or so away from the Dan Murphy's store in which I bought them. Nevertheless it was a great beer and I hope the age of the cans didn't negatively affect the product.

Thanks for making the show and never forget the importance of the Cook limit!

PS - apropos Pete's comments regarding male/female signs on toilet doors, I was recently confronted by a tricky one while visiting Het Anker in Mechelen (after several very high alcohol tasters) as on their doors they had only the astrological signs for male and female. I think I used the right one..!

We also heard from Shane McNamara who sent us this article on NEIPAs:

The compound known as Geraniol may just be the key to a great NEIPA

One of the hottest new craft beer styles being brewed in the United States is the New England IPA, also known as Hazy IPA or Juicy IPA. When brewed properly these beers can taste fruity and juicy, making them extremely unique. How do they manage this?

For starters getting the grain bill right is important. Brewers generally use a mixture of oats and wheat, which usually makes up 10% to 50% of the total grain bill. This combination of oats and wheat is important because it allows the beer to be hazy and it’s been reported this haze captures non-polar hop compounds and most likely other unique flavors. What hops are used and how they’re used is also important. As much as 3 to 4 pounds of hops per barrel of beer are added to the fermenter incrementally over 3 to 4 days, usually, 24 to 48 hours after the yeast is pitched. Hops are added to the fermenter to take advantage of the biotransformation that can take place when yeast converts oxygenated hop compounds into fruity tasting esters, acetates, and other flavor compounds.

Our research in association with several craft brewing partners believe that hop varieties rich in geraniol might be driving these fruity/juicy flavors. In fact, our research suggests the hop essential oil geraniol could be responsible for much of this biotransformation. Hop varieties rich in geraniol include Centennial, Cascade, Chinook, Crystal, Bravo, Brewers Gold, and 06277 (formerly Denali) to name a few. Our research has also indicated linalool rich varieties in combination with geraniol rich varieties work synergistically for enhancing hop aroma. Further explanations for this can be discovered in Dr. John Paul Mayes latest research titled "Hidden Secrets of the NEIPA."

Brews News Week is Proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Our writer Megan asks the question "Have you noticed any changes in the number or prevalence of pokies machines in your area in pubs? If so, has craft beer had anything to do with the change?”

And we have a full mail bag.

The letter of the week is from Luke Pomery:

Hi Guys,

Have been listening to and enjoying your show for quite a while now so thought it was time to send you a quick email. Recently I was on my honeymoon and whilst at a stopover in Antwerp I found something I thought was amusing. There in a train station convenience store in Antwerp, Belgium was none other than Australia's own Pure Blonde. Except this wasn't the regular Australian Pure Blonde as released by CUB, this was branded as Pure Blonde by Jupiler. Not sure if this is the same stuff made in Melbourne, re-sleeved for a Belgian audience or if Jupiler are making it themselves using the combined CUB/AB InBev properties. The most amusing part of this story though is that this stock was actually located in the bargain bin. A very small sample size I know but perhaps Belgians don't buy into the low-carb hype!

On another topic I've just come back from work in south-east Queensland and while there I tried some of the excellent Green Beacon, 3 Bolt Pale Ale.

However I was a little disappointed to see that the ones I bought had been canned around 9 months earlier so probably weren't as fresh as they could've been. This was made more disappointing by the fact it was only brewed an hour or so away from the Dan Murphy's store in which I bought them. Nevertheless it was a great beer and I hope the age of the cans didn't negatively affect the product.

Thanks for making the show and never forget the importance of the Cook limit!

PS - apropos Pete's comments regarding male/female signs on toilet doors, I was recently confronted by a tricky one while visiting Het Anker in Mechelen (after several very high alcohol tasters) as on their doors they had only the astrological signs for male and female. I think I used the right one..!

We also heard from Shane McNamara who sent us this article on NEIPAs:

The compound known as Geraniol may just be the key to a great NEIPA

One of the hottest new craft beer styles being brewed in the United States is the New England IPA, also known as Hazy IPA or Juicy IPA. When brewed properly these beers can taste fruity and juicy, making them extremely unique. How do they manage this?

For starters getting the grain bill right is important. Brewers generally use a mixture of oats and wheat, which usually makes up 10% to 50% of the total grain bill. This combination of oats and wheat is important because it allows the beer to be hazy and it’s been reported this haze captures non-polar hop compounds and most likely other unique flavors. What hops are used and how they’re used is also important. As much as 3 to 4 pounds of hops per barrel of beer are added to the fermenter incrementally over 3 to 4 days, usually, 24 to 48 hours after the yeast is pitched. Hops are added to the fermenter to take advantage of the biotransformation that can take place when yeast converts oxygenated hop compounds into fruity tasting esters, acetates, and other flavor compounds.

Our research in association with several craft brewing partners believe that hop varieties rich in geraniol might be driving these fruity/juicy flavors. In fact, our research suggests the hop essential oil geraniol could be responsible for much of this biotransformation. Hop varieties rich in geraniol include Centennial, Cascade, Chinook, Crystal, Bravo, Brewers Gold, and 06277 (formerly Denali) to name a few. Our research has also indicated linalool rich varieties in combination with geraniol rich varieties work synergistically for enhancing hop aroma. Further explanations for this can be discovered in Dr. John Paul Mayes latest research titled "Hidden Secrets of the NEIPA."

Brews News Week is Proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Last week we heard from Mark Haysmen from Founders First, and this week we discuss the partnership with Shawn.

Of course, that’s far from all we chat about. In this episode we go way back before the days of Facebook beer pages, before ubiquitous craft breweries to a time before craft beer was even called craft beer to learn how this aspiring academic fell in love with home brew and changed his career course forever.

Enjoy the conversation.

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Last week we heard from Mark Haysmen from Founders First, and this week we discuss the partnership with Shawn.

Of course, that’s far from all we chat about. In this episode we go way back before the days of Facebook beer pages, before ubiquitous craft breweries to a time before craft beer was even called craft beer to learn how this aspiring academic fell in love with home brew and changed his career course forever.

Enjoy the conversation.

Brews News Week is Proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Brews News Week is Proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Brews News Week is Proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>44:54nobeer,craft,advertising,brewingfullBeer is a Conversation: Mark HaysmanTue, 12 Feb 2019 08:25:31 +0000Matt meets Mark Haysman, CEO of craft business accelerator Founders First for this weeks Beer is a Conversation.

The craft beer industry has been evolving rapidly over the past decade with a flood of new entrants. As craft beer grows, many breweries have had to grapple with the issues of growth and how to fund their expanding businesses and capital requirements.

Traditional bank finance, private equity investments and crowd sourced funding are some ways that breweries have funded their growth, and Founders First has now stepped in with what they say is a new approach.

Founders First grabbed headlines in the past fortnight when it announced it had invested in Newcastle's Foghorn Brewhouse, taking up the share that majority stakeholder James Garvey was selling.

The accelerator has also funded the rapid growth of Victoria’s Jetty Road Brewery.

With a lengthy background at both Lion and CUB, as well as a stint as CEO of the Port Adelaide Football Club and 7 years at Deloitte, Mark has an extensive business background and in this conversation we learn about the Founders First model and what it means for the evolving craft and independent beer sector.

Enjoy the conversation.

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]]>Matt meets Mark Haysman, CEO of craft business accelerator Founders First for this weeks Beer is a Conversation.

The craft beer industry has been evolving rapidly over the past decade with a flood of new entrants. As craft beer grows, many breweries have had to grapple with the issues of growth and how to fund their expanding businesses and capital requirements.

Traditional bank finance, private equity investments and crowd sourced funding are some ways that breweries have funded their growth, and Founders First has now stepped in with what they say is a new approach.

Founders First grabbed headlines in the past fortnight when it announced it had invested in Newcastle's Foghorn Brewhouse, taking up the share that majority stakeholder James Garvey was selling.

The accelerator has also funded the rapid growth of Victoria’s Jetty Road Brewery.

With a lengthy background at both Lion and CUB, as well as a stint as CEO of the Port Adelaide Football Club and 7 years at Deloitte, Mark has an extensive business background and in this conversation we learn about the Founders First model and what it means for the evolving craft and independent beer sector.

Enjoy the conversation.

Brews News Week is Proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt has been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Brews News Week is Proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt have been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Brews News Week is Proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt have been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Brews News readers will know that Felons opened as part of the city’s Howard Smith Wharves precinct just before Christmas, and promptly ran out of beer such was the immediate popularity of the venue.

Ash and Tom are both Little Creatures alumni, Ash from the hospitality side of that business and Tom as a brewer. In this conversation we find out a little about their backgrounds and the varied paths that brought them into beer and ultimately to Felons.

We discuss what they learned working for a business such as Little Creatures, which really set the standard for brewery hospitality - and for beer - when it opened in Fremantle, and what they have carried with them in opening Felons. We hear what they wanted to achieve with the beer and the venue, and how you cope when demand far exceeds even your most optimistic projections...and your capacity.

Enjoy the conversation.

Brews News Week is Proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt have been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>Ash Cranston and Tom Champion from Brisbane’s Felons Brewing join Matt as the brand new venue explodes in popularity.

Brews News readers will know that Felons opened as part of the city’s Howard Smith Wharves precinct just before Christmas, and promptly ran out of beer such was the immediate popularity of the venue.

Ash and Tom are both Little Creatures alumni, Ash from the hospitality side of that business and Tom as a brewer. In this conversation we find out a little about their backgrounds and the varied paths that brought them into beer and ultimately to Felons.

We discuss what they learned working for a business such as Little Creatures, which really set the standard for brewery hospitality - and for beer - when it opened in Fremantle, and what they have carried with them in opening Felons. We hear what they wanted to achieve with the beer and the venue, and how you cope when demand far exceeds even your most optimistic projections...and your capacity.

Enjoy the conversation.

Brews News Week is Proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt have been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>49:12nobeer,business,brewery,hospitalityfullBrews News Week Episode 204Thu, 31 Jan 2019 11:28:24 +0000With the GABS Hottest 100 Australian Craft Beers announced last week, Pete and Matt look at some of the misconceptions and criticisms about the poll that have been expressed on social media.

Please let us know what you think of the new theme music and if there is such a thing as "too much polka".

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Please let us know what you think of the new theme music and if there is such a thing as "too much polka".

Brews News Week is Proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt have been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

The 2018 edition saw a record 31,000 beer lovers place more than 155,000 votes for their favourite craft beers of the year.

Enjoy the full countdown hosted by Matt and Pete live from last years winners Balter Brewing.

]]>03:21:01nobeer,live,craft,brewingfullBeer is a Conversation: Brooklyn BreweryWed, 30 Jan 2019 04:20:19 +0000On our first conversation for 2019 we catch up with Brooklyn Brewery President Robin Ottaway and Gordon Treanor, General Manager of Craft at Lion to discuss both company’s plans for Brooklyn here in Australia.

The news was no great surprise, as Lion’s parent company Kirin holds a 24.5% stake in the US craft brewery.

Does contract brewing over here affect the brand at all? What beers will be brewed here and what are Lion’s plans for the brand down under?

As always, it’s a great chat with two very interesting beer personages. Enjoy the conversation.

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All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>On our first conversation for 2019 we catch up with Brooklyn Brewery President Robin Ottaway and Gordon Treanor, General Manager of Craft at Lion to discuss both company’s plans for Brooklyn here in Australia.

The news was no great surprise, as Lion’s parent company Kirin holds a 24.5% stake in the US craft brewery.

Does contract brewing over here affect the brand at all? What beers will be brewed here and what are Lion’s plans for the brand down under?

As always, it’s a great chat with two very interesting beer personages. Enjoy the conversation.

Brews News Week is Proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt have been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>39:34nobeer,brewingfullBrews News Week Episode 203Sun, 27 Jan 2019 10:27:52 +0000Breweries walk the fine line of cultural sensitivity this week with one accused of mocking maori culture and another opting to rename one of its beers to avoid negative connotations.

So where is the line in the sand? Pete and Matt discuss this as well as the rest of the weeks beer news.

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This weeks letter of the week is from Jen S.

Hi Matt and Prof!

I enjoyed your discussion in episode 201 about strategies for listing (or not listing) beers in the Hottest 100. A few of my favourite beers from 2018 were seasonal limited releases. And although they were excellent, I knew they didn’t have the distribution to get anywhere near the top 10. As a fan of facts and figures, I’d also love to see more voting stats! Ex. the total number of votes going to a brewery versus a specific beer, or how a local brewery with limited distribution ranked within their state. Here’s hoping you can convince Steve Jeffares to work on this ‘holiday project’. The people want to know!

]]>Breweries walk the fine line of cultural sensitivity this week with one accused of mocking maori culture and another opting to rename one of its beers to avoid negative connotations.

So where is the line in the sand? Pete and Matt discuss this as well as the rest of the weeks beer news.

Brews News Week is Proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt have been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

This weeks letter of the week is from Jen S.

Hi Matt and Prof!

I enjoyed your discussion in episode 201 about strategies for listing (or not listing) beers in the Hottest 100. A few of my favourite beers from 2018 were seasonal limited releases. And although they were excellent, I knew they didn’t have the distribution to get anywhere near the top 10. As a fan of facts and figures, I’d also love to see more voting stats! Ex. the total number of votes going to a brewery versus a specific beer, or how a local brewery with limited distribution ranked within their state. Here’s hoping you can convince Steve Jeffares to work on this ‘holiday project’. The people want to know!

]]>52:19nobeer,health,mental,brewing,maorifullBrews News Week Episode 202Sun, 20 Jan 2019 07:39:06 +0000Matt and Pete are back to discuss the news of the week including:

Also, don't forget to join us as we count down the pointy end of the GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers this Sunday. You can listen live here and join us in the chat room to discuss the results with our guest brewers.

Brews News Week is Proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt have been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Also, don't forget to join us as we count down the pointy end of the GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers this Sunday. You can listen live here and join us in the chat room to discuss the results with our guest brewers.

Brews News Week is Proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt have been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>47:41nobeer,marketing,tourism,brewingfullBrews News Week Episode 201Sun, 13 Jan 2019 08:00:00 +0000Welcome back to another year of the podcast. This week Pete and Matt look at the beer news of the week, including:

Brews News Week is Proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt have been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News. We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by:

Brews News Week is Proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt have been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News. We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by:

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>45:48nobeer,brewingfullBrews News Week Episode 200Thu, 20 Dec 2018 20:00:00 +0000On our 200th Episode of Brews News Week we record live from Wilfred's Room at The Local Taphouse. Some of our most popular podcast guests - including Zoe Ottaway from Totem Marketing, James 'Crafty Pint' Smith, Luke 'Ale of a Time' Robertson, Intellectual Property lawyer James Omond and Scott McKinnon from Wolf of the Willows join in to discuss the hot topics from 2018 and their predictions for the new year.

Brews News Week is Proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt have been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts. All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

Brews News Week is Proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt have been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts. All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

We also tease next week's 200th Episode, which was recorded last week in Melbourne.

Brews News Week is Proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt have been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

We also tease next week's 200th Episode, which was recorded last week in Melbourne.

Brews News Week is Proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt have been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by:

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>31:31nobeer,brewingfullRadio Brews News Breaking: Cryer Malt partners with Yakima Chief HopsWed, 12 Dec 2018 23:31:00 +0000On a special Breaking News edition of Beer is a Conversation, we chat with Cryer Malt's David Cryer and Ryan Hopkins, Vice President of Sales for North and South America for Yakima Chief Hops about the announcement that Cryer Malt is the new distribution partner for the US hop supplier.

Listeners will know from our many conversations with Jason Perrault and other representatives of Yakima Chief Hops that Bintani has been the company's Australian partner. The sale of a major interest in Bintani to US-based Rahr Corporation led to a contract dispute between the two partners. While now settled, Yakima Chief Hops has now partnered with Cryer Malt in Australia.

Matt Kirkegaard discusses the background to the change with David Cryer and Ryan Hopkins and finds out what the partnership means to both company's and also to Australian brewers.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]> sale of a major interest in Bintani to US-based Rahr Corporation led to a contract dispute between the two partners. While now settled, Yakima Chief Hops has now partnered with Cryer Malt in Australia. Matt Kirkegaard discusses the background to the change with David Cryer and Ryan Hopkins and finds out what the partnership means to both company's and also to Australian brewers. We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by:

Today they kick off an equity crowd funding campaign which will enable beer lovers to invest directly in the business. It's the first time this is happening in Australia but this type of capital raising is set to become increasingly popular among small brewers so Matt investigates what it all means and why Endeavour chose this path.

Today they kick off an equity crowd funding campaign which will enable beer lovers to invest directly in the business. It's the first time this is happening in Australia but this type of capital raising is set to become increasingly popular among small brewers so Matt investigates what it all means and why Endeavour chose this path.

Brews News Week is Proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt have been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

Brews News Week is Proudly presented by Cryer Malt. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt have been bringing you the world’s best local and imported malts. Your premium brewing partner and proud supporters of Brews News. We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>42:56nobeer,craft,advertising,brewingfullBeer is a Conversation: Hemingway'sTue, 04 Dec 2018 07:18:16 +0000This week Matt ventures to tropical north Queensland in search of the beer from up there.

Cairns is an interesting city. 1730 kilometers north of Brisbane, it is a tropical city with a population of 160,000. This conversation was recorded in early November at a time when the rest of the country is welcoming summer and brews are expecting their busiest time.

In Cairns however, that’s the end of 'the season'. While Hemingway's draws the tourists, it's also something very Cairns for the locals to enjoy.

During the visit Matt got to chat with co-founder Tony Fyfe, head brewer Anthony Clem and assistant brewer and sales rep Andrew Gowdie to learn about the background to Hemingway’s, their philosophy and the challenges of taking beers with flavour to a town seeking refreshment first.

We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done.

]]>Hemingway's draws the tourists, it's also something very Cairns for the locals to enjoy. During the visit Matt got to chat with co-founder Tony Fyfe, head brewer Anthony Clem and assistant brewer and sales rep Andrew Gowdie to learn about the background to Hemingway’s, their philosophy and the challenges of taking beers with flavour to a town seeking refreshment first. We thank Rallings Labels and Stickers for sponsoring this podcast. Call Rallings on 1300 852 235 to discover a more efficient way to get your small batch canning labels done. ]]>39:51notravel,beer,tourism,brewingfullBrews News Week Episode 197Sun, 02 Dec 2018 08:00:00 +0000On Brews News Week host Pete Mitcham and Brews News Founder Matt Kirkegaard, discuss the attention-grabbing beer stories of the week.

Fiona is a former in-house designer for Little Creatures and her Dusty Cowgirl Designs continues to do graphic design and copy writing across the Little Creatures, White Rabbit and other craft brands for Lion. In the week that Coopers announced a nearly 10 per per cent decline in sales, we get our crack marketers to discuss Coopers woes.

Melbourne listeners, we will be recording our 200th Episode live at The Local Taphouse at 3pm on Sunday 9 December. We will be joined by a number of special guests including James Smith from the Crafty Pint, Luke Robertson from Ale of a Time and trademark expert James Omond, We have 15 tickets for listeners who would like to join us for some great chat, good fun and some beers. If you'd like to come along, email us. First come, first served.

]]>Totem Marketing, we are also joined for the first time by Fiona Sproles from Adelaide's Dusty Cowgirl Designs. Fiona is a former in-house designer for Little Creatures and her Dusty Cowgirl Designs continues to do graphic design and copy writing across the Little Creatures, White Rabbit and other craft brands for Lion. In the week that Coopers announced a nearly 10 per per cent decline in sales, we get our crack marketers to discuss Coopers woes. In pushing the Cook Limit this week we also discuss:

Melbourne listeners, we will be recording our 200th Episode live at The Local Taphouse at 3pm on Sunday 9 December. We will be joined by a number of special guests including James Smith from the Crafty Pint, Luke Robertson from Ale of a Time and trademark expert James Omond, We have 15 tickets for listeners who would like to join us for some great chat, good fun and some beers. If you'd like to come along, email us. First come, first served.]]>01:03:00nobeer,marketing,business,brewingfullBrews News Live: Labelling and MarketingFri, 30 Nov 2018 08:00:00 +0000Thanks to Kegstar, this is a special live edition of Radio Brews News.

During the recent Sydney Beer Week the Independent Brewers Association hosted a discussion panel looking at labelling guidelines to assist brewers with negotiating the mandatory requirements and also what they need to be aware of regarding the ABAC code and also retailer requirements.

In addition to Independent Brewers Association chief executive officer, Alexis Roitman, the session featured a great panel of Radio Brews News regulars including Diarmaid O'Mordha Group Quality & Sustainability Manager at Endeavour Drinks Group, Zoe Ottaway from Totem Marketing and Steve Henderson from Rockstar Brewer.

It’s was a valuable session for anyone involved in the brewing industry and we are proud to have been asked to share it.

]]>During the recent Sydney Beer Week the Independent Brewers Association hosted a discussion panel looking at labelling guidelines to assist brewers with negotiating the mandatory requirements and also what they need to be aware of regarding the ABAC code and also retailer requirements.

In addition to Independent Brewers Association chief executive officer, Alexis Roitman, the session featured a great panel of Radio Brews News regulars including Diarmaid O'Mordha Group Quality & Sustainability Manager at Endeavour Drinks Group, Zoe Ottaway from Totem Marketing and Steve Henderson from Rockstar Brewer.

It’s was a valuable session for anyone involved in the brewing industry and we are proud to have been asked to share it.

]]>57:30nobeer,marketing,business,brewingfullBeer is a Conversation: Scott McKinnon and Dereck Hales Tue, 27 Nov 2018 09:22:03 +0000This week Pete Mitcham shares two separate chats he had with Scott McKinnon from Wolf of the Willows and Dereck Hales from Bad Shepherd Brewing.

Scott and Dereck share a brewing facility in Melbourne’s south which is becoming more popular by the week and both brands are growing their audience with solid core ranges and innovative seasonals, as well as limited release brews. Both have just launched beers that lay claim to being Australian firsts. Pete spoke with Scott about a collaboration with the internationally recognised Lark Distillery in Tasmania then to Dereck about the brewery’s first all Victorian beer and discuss the possibility that it may trump another well-known local beer with similar claims.

Stay tuned at the end for a chat with recently inducted Advanced Cicerone Matt Marinich from Stomping Ground. He's the first Australian to achieve the title and discussed what lured him to the east coast and his philosophy behind staff training.

Scott and Dereck share a brewing facility in Melbourne’s south which is becoming more popular by the week and both brands are growing their audience with solid core ranges and innovative seasonals, as well as limited release brews. Both have just launched beers that lay claim to being Australian firsts. Pete spoke with Scott about a collaboration with the internationally recognised Lark Distillery in Tasmania then to Dereck about the brewery’s first all Victorian beer and discuss the possibility that it may trump another well-known local beer with similar claims.

Stay tuned at the end for a chat with recently inducted Advanced Cicerone Matt Marinich from Stomping Ground. He's the first Australian to achieve the title and discussed what lured him to the east coast and his philosophy behind staff training.

All letter writers will receive a brews news bottle opener and go into the draw to win a mixed six-pack thanks to our good friends at Beer Cartel who sponsor our letter for the week.

]]>56:49nofullBeer is a Conversation: Hawkers and LibertyTue, 20 Nov 2018 07:00:00 +0000This week Pete Mitcham takes on not one, not two but three streams of beer consciousness as he catches up with the spiritual heads of Hawkers Beer and Liberty Brewing.

Hawkers and Liberty have joined to brew Liberty beers here in Australia as well as hatching plots to brew more collaborative brews. Joe Wood from Liberty Brewing in Helensville, NZ was at Hawkers to launch the initiative and Pete caught up with him, Hawkers co-founder Mazen Hajjar and National Sales manager Mik Halse. It’s a wide ranging chat which shows how brewers across wide divides can work together and also shows that sometimes the best friendships begin in the most surprising of ways.

Enjoy the conversation.

]]>This week Pete Mitcham takes on not one, not two but three streams of beer consciousness as he catches up with the spiritual heads of Hawkers Beer and Liberty Brewing.

Hawkers and Liberty have joined to brew Liberty beers here in Australia as well as hatching plots to brew more collaborative brews. Joe Wood from Liberty Brewing in Helensville, NZ was at Hawkers to launch the initiative and Pete caught up with him, Hawkers co-founder Mazen Hajjar and National Sales manager Mik Halse. It’s a wide ranging chat which shows how brewers across wide divides can work together and also shows that sometimes the best friendships begin in the most surprising of ways.

With his Italian heritage, background in wine-making and qualifications in business, Paul is very articulate about how the growth of craft brewing isn’t just about changes in beer and our tastes, but also about our relationship with those who make it.

In our conversation we look at whether Paul’s Italian heritage and Melbourne’s immigrant culture have made his business possible or shaped his approach, and whether a business like Craft & Co would work in a city such as Brisbane.

Enjoy the conversation.

]]>This week Matt speaks with Paul Baggio, managing director of a network of companies with interests in the craft brewing movement, including Craft & Co, Gypsy Brewing Company and equipment supplier FB*PROPAK.

With his Italian heritage, background in wine-making and qualifications in business, Paul is very articulate about how the growth of craft brewing isn’t just about changes in beer and our tastes, but also about our relationship with those who make it.

In our conversation we look at whether Paul’s Italian heritage and Melbourne’s immigrant culture have made his business possible or shaped his approach, and whether a business like Craft & Co would work in a city such as Brisbane.

]]>37:04nobeer,brewingfullBrews News Live: Have beer weeks had their day?Thu, 08 Nov 2018 09:00:00 +0000During the recent Sydney Beer Week we were fortunate to work with Kegstar to present this discussion panel looking at the future of beer festivals and beer events such as the very beer week we were attending.

Events such as these were a great route to market for brewers in the early days of craft beer and also provided beer drinkers with a place to try all of the new and novel beers that were coming onto the market.

But in the current market of the ever present tap takeover, with keg rotation a staple of craft beer bars and with every state having a craft beer week, and with every postcode seemingly wanting its own festival, has event fatigue set in?

Our panel of Danielle Allen and Kerry McBride from Two Birds Brewing, Dave Phillips from Dave’s Brewery Tours and Sydney Beer Week and Marty Keetels from Beer InCider take a look at the issue from both sides of the fence. What do brewers look for in a beer festival and what brings them back, and also what beer festivals do for the brewers and the beer drinking public.

Enjoy the conversation.

]]>During the recent Sydney Beer Week we were fortunate to work with Kegstar to present this discussion panel looking at the future of beer festivals and beer events such as the very beer week we were attending.

Events such as these were a great route to market for brewers in the early days of craft beer and also provided beer drinkers with a place to try all of the new and novel beers that were coming onto the market.

But in the current market of the ever present tap takeover, with keg rotation a staple of craft beer bars and with every state having a craft beer week, and with every postcode seemingly wanting its own festival, has event fatigue set in?

Our panel of Danielle Allen and Kerry McBride from Two Birds Brewing, Dave Phillips from Dave’s Brewery Tours and Sydney Beer Week and Marty Keetels from Beer InCider take a look at the issue from both sides of the fence. What do brewers look for in a beer festival and what brings them back, and also what beer festivals do for the brewers and the beer drinking public.

Enjoy the conversation.

]]>55:28nobeer,events,tourism,festival,brewingfullBeer is a Conversation: Paul Bowker and Jon SeltinMon, 05 Nov 2018 07:00:00 +0000Word about a cashed-up brewery-in-planning featuring some celebrities and big sporting names started to drift around the industry a little over 18 months ago. This was followed up with news of some big drinks industry names and a 50-hectolitre BrauKon brewhouse.

Now Brick Lane Brewery in Melbourne has a new look to the brand and its own beer hitting the markets so Pete and I have a long-awaited chat with Founder and Director Paul Bowker and head brewer Jon Seltin. We talk about the origins of the business, the backers, the brewer and the beers. We discuss whether there is a demand in the market for elegant but ‘unexciting’ craft beers, the challenge of branding and also learn there will be a Brick Lane barrel program, amongst many other things.

Enjoy the conversation.

]]>Word about a cashed-up brewery-in-planning featuring some celebrities and big sporting names started to drift around the industry a little over 18 months ago. This was followed up with news of some big drinks industry names and a 50-hectolitre BrauKon brewhouse.

Now Brick Lane Brewery in Melbourne has a new look to the brand and its own beer hitting the markets so Pete and I have a long-awaited chat with Founder and Director Paul Bowker and head brewer Jon Seltin. We talk about the origins of the business, the backers, the brewer and the beers. We discuss whether there is a demand in the market for elegant but ‘unexciting’ craft beers, the challenge of branding and also learn there will be a Brick Lane barrel program, amongst many other things.

Pete also pays tribute to Dr Ian Davis, founder of FightMND who died this week after being a campaigner for MND research and a huge inspiration for many. Brewmanity and Cavalier both have beers raising money for this disease. Seek them out this week and have one in Ian’s memory.

]]>This week on Brews News Week, Pete and Matt discuss the beers news of the week.

Pete also pays tribute to Dr Ian Davis, founder of FightMND who died this week after being a campaigner for MND research and a huge inspiration for many. Brewmanity and Cavalier both have beers raising money for this disease. Seek them out this week and have one in Ian’s memory.

]]>45:02nobeer,brewingfullBeer is a Conversation: Steve Jeffares & Guy Greenstone Part 3Tue, 30 Oct 2018 10:12:32 +0000The third and the final part of our conversation with Steve Jeffares and Guy Greenstone, founder of The Local Taphouse, GABS and the Hottest 100, amongst other things.

We start this part finishing off finding out about the growth of GABS from the Local Taphouse to the Royal Exhibition Building. We then learn about the decision to open the Stomping Ground brewery and their key staff Ashur Hall and Matt Marinich.

With their business relationship being so long and involved, I also ask these two different personalities how they work together successfully and what they have learned in their time together and what’s next.

It’s a great finish to this conversation series with Guy and Steve.

]]>The third and the final part of our conversation with Steve Jeffares and Guy Greenstone, founder of The Local Taphouse, GABS and the Hottest 100, amongst other things.

We start this part finishing off finding out about the growth of GABS from the Local Taphouse to the Royal Exhibition Building. We then learn about the decision to open the Stomping Ground brewery and their key staff Ashur Hall and Matt Marinich.

With their business relationship being so long and involved, I also ask these two different personalities how they work together successfully and what they have learned in their time together and what’s next.

It’s a great finish to this conversation series with Guy and Steve.

]]>34:22nobeer,brewingfullBeer is a Conversation: Steve Jeffares & Guy Greenstone Part 2Tue, 30 Oct 2018 10:07:04 +0000In part 2 we look at what beers Steve and Guy consider the most influential over the last 10 years, we look at the origins and the evolutions of the Hottest 100, what it means on the beer landscape, the early days of the Great Australian Beer Spectapular and how it morphed into the GABS festival, how that has morphed and grown and what they have learned along the way.]]>In part 2 we look at what beers Steve and Guy consider the most influential over the last 10 years, we look at the origins and the evolutions of the Hottest 100, what it means on the beer landscape, the early days of the Great Australian Beer Spectapular and how it morphed into the GABS festival, how that has morphed and grown and what they have learned along the way.]]>31:12nobeer,brewingfull